Call It Courage Quotes

Call It Courage Quotes

"Mafatu knew the sea with an intimacy given to few."

"All the world seemed to hold its breath as this boy climbed up out of the sea."

"An instantaneous crack of thunder shattered the world."

"For a moment he lay there motionless in the cool mosses, forgetful of the events which had cast him up on this strange shore."

"These endless legions of trees seemed to close in upon him, imprison him with reaching arms, with heady odors, with eerie light and shadow."

"I will make such a necklace for myself from the tusks. And when I return to Hikueru men will look up to me and say: 'There goes Mafatu. He killed the wild boar single-handed!' And Tavana Nui, my father, will be filled with pride."

"No wind reached this hidden circle, and insects hummed in the hot air. Mafatu felt that he was stifling. His heart pounded. A...
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