

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow.”
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“Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without vicory there is no survival.”
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“The most exquisite pleasure in the practice of medicine comes from nudging a layman in the direction of terror, then bringing him back to safety again.”
― God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
― God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

“Victory settles a lot of arguments in most men's heads.”
― The Fires of Heaven
― The Fires of Heaven

“Something about the joy and pain of that moment, something about the excruciating contrast, made me feel that no matter what happens now, my life has been worth it. What a ride.”
― Stotan!
― Stotan!
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