“In prison, I fell in love with my country. I had loved her before then, but like most young people, my affection was little more than a simple appreciation for the comforts and privileges most Americans enjoyed and took for granted. It wasn't until I had lost America for a time that I realized how much I loved her. ”
― Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir
― Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir
“Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.”
― Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir
― Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir
“Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses.
Focus on your character, not your reputation.
Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.”
― The Light in the Heart
Focus on your character, not your reputation.
Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.”
― The Light in the Heart
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