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One of the hardest things to believe is that anyone will abandon the effort to escape a charge of murder.
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"One of the hardest things to believe is that anyone will abandon the effort to escape a charge of murder. It is extremely important to suspend disbelief on that. If you don't, the story is spoiled"

- Rex Stout

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rex Stout between December 1, 1886 and October 27, 1975. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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