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“He did not know how long it took, but later he looked back on this time of crying in the corner of the dark cave and thought of it as when he learned the most important rule of survival, which was that feeling sorry for yourself didn't work. It wasn't just that it was wrong to do, or that it was considered incorrect. It was more than that--it didn't work.”

Quote by Gary Paulsen

Book:Hatchet

Work

Hatchet

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson survives a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness, facing the challenges of survival and self-reliance as he struggles to find a way back home. more

Author

Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen is a renowned American writer, born on May 17, 1939. His works primarily focus on young adult literature and have gained great popularity among readers. Paulsen's writing style is unique, adept at conveying life philosophies through stories. more

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