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“The sacrifices of our people were very great. Out of a population of one million, 28,000 were killed, 12,600 wounded, 10,000 were made political prisoners in Italy and Germany, and 35,000 made to do forced labour, of ground; all the communications, all the ports, mines and electric power installations were destroyed, our agriculture and livestock were plundered, and our entire national economy was wrecked.”

“Mine is a story about a teenage single mother who struggled to keep her young family afloat. It's a story about a young woman who was given a precious opportunity to work her way up in the world. It's a story about resiliency, and sacrifice, and perseverance. And you're damn right it's a true story.”

World Way Stories Young Mother Opportunity Given Sacrifice Mines Perseverance Damn Young Women Teenage True Story Resiliency Single Mother

Author:Wendy Davis

“Words can't even describe how much Olympic medals means to me, because of all the hard work, sacrifice and effort I put in at the gym, and also because of how much my family supported me and sacrificed their dreams for mine. It also means a lot to me, knowing that I became the first African American to win the individual all-around gold medal.”

Firsts Mean Hard Dream Winning Individual Effort Knowing Sacrifice Mines Hard Work My Family Gold African American Gym Medal Gold Medals Olympic Medals

Author:Gabby Douglas

“What was the self-sacrifice?" I jettisoned half of a much-loved and I think irreplaceable pair of shoes." Why was that self-sacrifice?" Because they were mine!" said Ford, crossly. I think we have different value systems." Well mine's better.”

Thinking Wells Said Different Self Values Half Sacrifice Mines Shoes Pairs Self Sacrifice Irreplaceable Pair Of Shoes Value Systems Different Values

Book:Mostly Harmless

Source: Mostly Harmless

“The fact that he was willing to sacrifice his own face in order to keep mine from getting bashed in”

Facts Faces Order Sacrifice Mines Willing

Book:Teen Idol

Source: Teen Idol

“Do not cry for me, Azrael. Do not waste your tears. You made your decision. And this is mine. Sacrifice seems to be my destiny. A funny thing for a selfish man, isn't it? They always called me weak back then.”

Men Made Seems Decision Destiny Sacrifice Cry Tears Mines Waste Weak Selfish Funny Things My Destiny Selfish Men Azrael

Book:The Van Alen Legacy: Number 4 in series

Source: The Van Alen Legacy: Number 4 in series

“Do the gods of different nations talk to each other?...Is there some annual get-together where they compare each other's worshippers? Mine will bow their faces to the floor and trace woodgrain lines for me, says one. Mine will sacrifice animals, says another. Mine will kill anyone who insults me, says a third. Here is the question I think of most often: "Are there any who can honestly boast, My worshippers obey my good laws, and treat each other kindly, and live simple generous lives?”

Thinking Different Together Faces Law Nations Lines Simple Animal Sacrifice Mines Treats Thirds Honestly Compare Generous Insult Bows Boast Get Together Annuals Worshippers

Author:Orson Scott Card

“Maybe what I wanted was stupid. Maybe it wasn't even something I could have. But, still it was mine. I didn't think I could sacrifice my dreams, no matter how much my family meant to me.”

Thinking Stills Matter Dream Wanted Sacrifice Stupid Mines My Family

Book:The Selection (The Selection, Book 1)

Source: The Selection (The Selection, Book 1)