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Men broke into their homes, killed their families, threatened you--and you won't let them do anything for fear you'll be hurt. That's selfish. How would you like it if I took your bow and said I cared too much about you to let you fight?

Tamora Pierce

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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