Fortitude
Strength in the face of adversity or difficulty. Inspirational Quotes and sayings from Aunt Shirley
Edited by Mercer A. Redcross III
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Dear family and friends, herein are many fortitudes (the origin of many, now unknown to me) that have been guide posts for me as I fulfill my destiny.
They have sustained me, enabling me to savor as well as weather life’s vicissitudes.
I hope for you they will be fortitudes and not just platitudes. Pass on those that are fortitudes for you.
Peace, Love, Hope and Joy
Shirley Redcross Rhone
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This book features over 180 noteworthy and inspiring quotes that have been handed down through the ages and attributed to the wise elders who paved the way.
In editing this book the editor realized that some of these sayings may be variations of African proverbs, old Black sayings, quotes from the Bible, and everyday quotations. There is no attempt to claim these quotes and/or sayings in this book.