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The Eagle of the Ninth
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"The Eagle of the Ninth" Quotes

A young Roman soldier sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about his father's lost legion.

Quotes

We are the masters of our fate and the captains of our souls.

Rosemary Sutcliff

motivation

It does not matter for what men say. It matters only what is.

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truthwisdom

No man is too broken to be saved. Just as no man is beyond redemption.

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redemption

There is no such thing as luck. There is only good judgment or bad judgment.

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wisdom

Sometimes the gods are kinder than we deserve.

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fate

The heart may break, but it goes on beating just the same.

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resilience

The road is long, but the journey is worth it.

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journey

The measure of a man is not in the riches he possesses, but in the strength of his character.

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character

In the darkest of times, light can still be found.

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hope

The bond of friendship is stronger than the chains of adversity.

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friendship