It was a splendid summer morning and it seemed as if nothing could go wrong.

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"Homesickness is nothing. Fifty percent of the people in the world are homesick all the time."

- John Cheever

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"I’ve been homesick for countries I’ve never been, and longed to be where I couldn’t be."

- John Cheever

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"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."

- Winston Churchill

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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

- Helen Keller

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"Opportunities don’t happen, you create them."

- Chris Grosser

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"You will soon feel as if nothing was done to you. The surgery will be fast and smooth. Good luck with your surgery!"

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"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism."

- Colleen Wilcox

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