Ally Condie Quotes

In my own life, I'm pretty good at choosing between good and bad. It's the choices between good and good I find the most difficult to make.

Ally Condie

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• In my own life, I'm pretty good at choosing between good and bad. It's the choices between good and good I find the most difficult to make.

  

  Ally Condie
  • Life
  • Good
  • Bad