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Five Quarters of the Orange
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"Five Quarters of the Orange" Quotes

A woman returns to her childhood home in France and uncovers dark family secrets tied to her mother's wartime past.

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Sometimes, it's better to forget.

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memoriesforgetting

It's the memories that keep you alive.

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memorieslife

Sometimes we have to be cruel to be kind.

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kindnesscruelty

There's always a price to pay for getting involved in other people's lives.

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involvementconsequences

The bitterness of the past can taint the present.

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pastpresentbitterness

Every family has its secrets.

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Sometimes, the things we love the most can destroy us.

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lovedestruction

Loneliness can be a powerful force.

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lonelinessstrength

Forgiveness is not always easy, but it's necessary for moving forward.

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forgivenessmoving forward

Sometimes, the most unexpected people can have the biggest impact on our lives.

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unexpectedimpact