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“Every moment of your life that is not a complete nightmare is happiness.”

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Merrill Markoe is an American author born on August 13, 1948. Her works span various literary genres, including novels and essays. Markoe is known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

“Here’s what I learned: First thing in the morning, before I have drowned myself in coffee, while I still have that sleepy brain I used to believe was useless — that is the best brain for creative writing. Words come pouring out easily while my head still feels as if it is full of ground fog, wrapped in flannel and gauze, and surrounded by a hive of humming, velvety sleep bees.”

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Author:Merrill Markoe

“I love clothes, so when I wear clothes, they're usually somebody's. You know, I'm not wearing Kmart.”

Knows Clothes Kmart

Author:Ellen DeGeneres

“I was worried that all the corners of the earth had been explored, all the great battles fought. The famous people on TV were athletes and actresses and singers. What did they stand for? I wondered: Had the time for heroes passed?”

People Earth Tvs Hero Battle Athlete Corners Actresses Singers Worried Great Battle

Book:The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage

Source: The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage

“Yet the basic fact remains: we live in a world marked by violence, and if we want to protect others, we sometimes have to be willing to fight.”

Ifs World Want Sometimes Facts Fighting Violence Willing Protect Remains

Book:The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage

Source: The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage

“I've learned that courage and compassion are two sides of the same coin, and that every warrior, every humanitarian, every citizen is built to live with both. In fact, to win a war, to create peace, to save a life, or just to live a good life requires of us - of every one of us - that we be both good and strong.”

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Book:The Heart and the Fist: The education of a humanitarian, the making of a Navy SEAL

Source: The Heart and the Fist: The education of a humanitarian, the making of a Navy SEAL

“The best definition I have ever heard of a vocation is that it's the place where your great joy meets the world's great need. We need all of you to find your vocation. To develop your joys, your passions, and to match them to the world's great needs.”

World Needs Joy Passion Heard Definitions Vocation Great Joy

Author:Eric Greitens

“FEARLESS is a vivid account of one man's journey from all-American boy to all-American hero. Blehm's writing takes you beyond the battlefield and right to the heart of the personal battles, sacrifices, and triumphs of one of America's elite warriors. Anyone looking for an inspiring story of inner strength and courage will be richly rewarded by this book.”

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Author:Eric Greitens

“Faith deals exclusively with believing God and His Word.”

Believe Deals

Author:K.P. Yohannan

“To obey the Lord unseen—in secret—is the foundation of genuine godly service.”

Secret Lord Foundation Genuine Unseen Godly

Author:K.P. Yohannan

“Prayer need not be an activity we engage in for only an hour each morning. Rather, let us live in the atmosphere of prayer, our hearts continually being lifted up in prayer to Him.”

Needs Heart Hours Prayer Morning Activity Atmosphere

Author:K.P. Yohannan

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