John IrvingIf you care about something you have to protect it — If you’re lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.
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The people who care the most about something are the ones who will do anything to protect it. The people who think nothing of giving up their own lives to preserve their way of life deserve our admiration and respect.
Source: A Prayer For Owen Meany
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