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Calico Captive
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"Calico Captive" Quotes

Young Miriam Willard is taken captive by the Abenaki Indians during the French and Indian War, and must learn to survive and adapt to her new life.

Quotes

Every man is his own keeper.

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self-reliance

Hope is a necessity, like the air we breathe.

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hope

No one is ever really alone with a good book.

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books

It is always easier to judge than to understand.

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judgment

Sometimes we must endure what seems unendurable.

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endurance

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

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patiencewisdom

In the worst of times, we find out who we truly are.

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self-discovery

The human spirit is resilient beyond measure.

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resilience

Kindness costs nothing, but it can change everything.

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kindness

Love is a powerful force that transcends all boundaries.

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love