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“I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more. All the really exciting things possible during the course of a lifetime require a little more courage than we currently have. A deep breath and a leap.”

Quote by John Patrick Shanley

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John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley is an American playwright known for his profound exploration of human nature and unique narrative style. His works have won numerous Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes, with his most famous play being 'Doubt: A Parable'. more

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