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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave ...but before I can live with other folks, I've got to live with myself.The one thing that doesn't abide by mojority rule is a person's conscience. - Quote by Harper Lee

…but before I can live with other folks, I’ve got to live with myself.The one thing that doesn’t abide by mojority rule is a person’s conscience.

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