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Seven Little Australians
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"Seven Little Australians" Quotes

A lively and mischievous group of Australian children navigate family life in this classic children's novel.

Quotes

It's no use denying it, we're a shocking family!

Ethel Turner

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The trouble with me is that I'm not a model child. I'm a trial.

Ethel Turner

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It's so deliciously thrilling to be wicked.

Ethel Turner

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You're a queer, half-witted lot, but I'm fond of you, for all that.

Ethel Turner

fondness

They always say that every little helps, but it doesn't.

Ethel Turner

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I want to be bad for a little while. I've been good for six whole days.

Ethel Turner

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The worst of being in love is that you get so soft.

Ethel Turner

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There's no fool like an old fool, and I'm an old fool.

Ethel Turner

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You can't be good and bad at the same time.

Ethel Turner

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One can't help loving one's own children, even if they're bad.

Ethel Turner

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