“When you chase a dream, you learn about yourself. You learn your capabilities and limitations, and the value of hard work and persistence.”

—  Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks, Chapter 11, p. 187
2000s, Three Weeks with My Brother (2004)
Source: Three Weeks With My Brother

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