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The Wreck of the Zanzibar
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"The Wreck of the Zanzibar" Quotes

A young boy reflects on the tragic events leading up to the wreck of the Zanzibar, a ship carrying his ancestors, off the coast of Scilly.

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Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes.

Michael Morpurgo

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The sea is as fickle as a woman. You must listen to her carefully, watch her closely, and never underestimate her power.

Michael Morpurgo

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Hope is a powerful thing. Some say it's a different breed of magic altogether.

Michael Morpurgo

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The greatest adventures are the ones that lead us back home.

Michael Morpurgo

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The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

Michael Morpurgo

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You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Michael Morpurgo

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