We grew up hearing stories about how he has been cheated - out of money, out of reputation, out of a grander fate. We had lost everything, he'd wail, and that was despite the fact that we had each other.

Alison Singh Gee
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This quote is very true. We get fooled, lied to and cheated day-by-day. We get tricked by people who want to take advantage of us, but we should always trust our friends, family and love ones.

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