“This means if you're here, it's because you're special. It's because you're skilled. It's because of your bravery in training or combat. You are not here by chance but because you've been assessed and found worthy.”
P. 17. Roses in the desert https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/10937444-this-means-if-you-re-here-it-s-because-you-re-special-it-s,
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