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Groucho Marx
“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.”
Groucho Marx

David Drake
“Anytime you're afraid to try something new...just remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.”
Drake

James D. Bradley
“When I asked him, fifty-three years after the event, "Mr. Lucas, why did you jump on those grenades?" he did not hesitate with his answer: "To save my buddies.”
James Bradley, Flags of Our Fathers

Edmund Hillary
“You don't have to be a hero to accomplish great things---to compete. You can just be an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
Edmund Hillary, High Adventure: The True Story Of The First Ascent Of Everest

“You probably wouldn’t worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do.”
Olin Miller

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Welcome to the Wholesome History Reads Group! This group is dedicated to finding awesome history books that are entertaining, exciting, and above ...more
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A chance to discuss books covering the Napoleonic Wars. How sleep the brave, who sink to rest By all their country's wishes blest! When Spring, with ...more
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