James JonesThe boy Prewitt loved the songs because they gave him something, a first hint that pain might not be pointless if you could only turn it into something.
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The boy Prewitt loved the songs because they gave him something, a first hint that pain might not be pointless if you could only turn it into something. This quote is about how pain can be used to make you stronger and more determined.
Source: From Here To Eternity
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