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“I’ve known people that the world has thrown everything at to discourage them...to break their spirit. And yet something about them retains a dignity. They face life and don’t ask quarters.”

Book:Cousins ; And, The Death of Papa: The Final Two Plays of The Orphans' Home Cycle

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Cousins ; And, The Death of Papa: The Final Two Plays of The Orphans' Home Cycle

This volume includes the final two plays in the Orphans' Home Cycle, which delve into complex relationships and the impact of social transformation on a family. more

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Horton Foote

Horton Foote was an American playwright known for his profound portrayal of Southern life. His works often revolve around family and social relationships, showcasing the complexity of human nature and the diversity of life. more

“Develop and protect a moral sensibility and demonstrate the character to apply it. Dream big. Work hard. Think for yourself. Love everything you love, everyone you love, with all your might. And do so, please, with a sense of urgency, for every tick of the clock subtracts from fewer and fewer...”

“The fulfilling life, the distinctive life, the relevant life, is an achievement... To do whatever you do for no reason other than you love it and believe in its importance.”

Believe Reason Life Is Achievement Importance No Reason Relevant Fulfilling Distinctive Fulfilling Life

Author:David McCullough

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