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Gloria Whelan, Summer of the War Quotes: I felt as if I had no control over what I said, as if loathsome, ugly words were waiting inside me like snakes and toads looking for a chance to sneak out before I could stop them.
         

I felt as if I had no control over what I said, as if loathsome, ugly words were waiting inside me like snakes and toads looking for a chance to sneak out before I could stop them.


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This page presents the quote "I felt as if I had no control over what I said, as if loathsome, ugly words were waiting inside me like snakes and toads looking for a chance to sneak out before I could stop them.". Author of this quote is Gloria Whelan, Summer of the War. This quote is about anger, control, emotions, spite,.