Lailah Gifty AkitaWith peace of being, you can overcome any pain.
About This Quote
The quote, “With peace of being, you can overcome any pain,” is found in the book, “The Great Santini.” This book was written by Pat Conroy, who is an American writer. The story is about a father’s love for his son. The father is Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Jack Santini. His son, Patrick Michael Conroy, is named after him.
The book tells how he raised his son to be a good man. He taught him to be strong and tough while still being kind and caring at heart. Although his son had made many mistakes in his life, he was still able to draw on the strength within himself to push through the tough times and keep moving forward even when his life seemed quite hopeless.
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