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I've given lots of people chances. But there's only so much faith you can have in people.

Sarah Dessen

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Sarah Dessen
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 6
Novelist
Writer
Evanston
Illinois
Lots
Rooms
Chance
Faith
Given
Stills
Much
People
Chances

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