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1 " But it wasn't really about her looks; there was just this current running between us, a really strong connection. Her absence always felt abrupt and unfair when we parted at the end of the day, like someone had unplugged the radio in the middle of a good song. (Page 37) "
― Tom Perrotta , Tracy Flick Can't Win
2 " I try not to think too much about those days now - let the past be past. The truth is, we're all prisoners of our historical context. Anybody who says morality is absolute, that right and wrong don't change over time, you know what? They just haven't lived long enough. (Page 33) "
3 " And then, Lance walked out on her right after the holidays, no warning at all, unless you count years of unhappiness as a warning. "
4 " I’ve paid my dues,” I told him. “I’ve learned a lot from Jack Weede, and from you, and I’ve formed strong working relationships throughout the building. With all due respect, I believe I’m the most qualified person to lead Green Meadow High School into the twenty-first century. "