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These men were the salt of the skies, the one out of ten who had determinedly stayed alive through the whole war, very often hurt, absolutely refusing to be killed.
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Ch. 1

 

R. A. Lafferty

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Just being alive
It can really hurt
These moments given
Are a gift from time.

 

Kate Bush