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“Their power came from two things: they and followers and they didn't care. Everyone idolised them, including me. They were untouchable, fascinating, and nothing they ever did was wrong. I wanted that. I wanted to look down at the sky.”
― Penelope Douglas, Corrupt

“She and I were the same, after all. We fought shame everyday, struggling with who we could let see the real us, and we'd finally found each other.”
― Penelope Douglas, Corrupt

“You aren't born with respect and reverence. You learn patience and value through struggle.”
― Penelope Douglas, Corrupt

“I'm not playing your games. You were wrong. You want to know what I've learned? I don't win by playing your games. I win by making you play mine.”
― Penelope Douglas, Corrupt