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Men of thoughtless actions are always surprised by consequences.

Sarah Addison Allen

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Sarah Addison Allen
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 30
Author
Asheville
North Carolina
Katie Gallagher
Men
Thoughtless
Surprised
Consequences
Actions
Consequence
Action
Always

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