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“Man must be able to recover, to win out, triumph over adversity. And I don't mean just the little adversity like paying his room rent or something. But those deep, deep human adversities because something he has faith in has turned to ashes. Where someone he loves turns out to be just another joke. You get to the point of suicide. But you can bounce back - they can't completely destroy you.”

Quote by Frank Capra

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Frank Capra was an American film director whose profound influence on the Hollywood film industry is well-known. His works are characterized by optimism and profound insights into human nature, with notable films including 'Citizen Kane' and 'It's a Wonderful Life'. more

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