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In terms of writing about horses, I fell backwards into that. I was intent on getting a Ph.D., becoming a professor, and
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"In terms of writing about horses, I fell backwards into that. I was intent on getting a Ph.D., becoming a professor, and writing on history but I got sick 14 years ago when I was 19. Getting sick derailed that plan completely"

- Laura Hillenbrand

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This quote by Laura Hillenbrand speaks with the power of life's unexpected turns. Hillenbrand had a plan to pursue a Ph.D. and become a professor, but when she got ill at 19, that strategy was hindered. In spite of this, she had the ability to find a brand-new course and ended up discussing horses. This quote shows that even when life throws us a curveball, we can still find a way to make something of it. Hillenbrand's story is a testimony to the power of durability and determination. It is a suggestion that even when our strategies do not exercise, we can still discover a way to make something of our lives.

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Laura Hillenbrand This quote is written / told by Laura Hillenbrand somewhere between May 15, 1967 and today. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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