A Quote by Ben Okri

One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity.

Ben Okri

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Courage Adversity Bore Father Gave Gifts Greatest Greatest Gift Greatest Gifts Me Which

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Ben Okri
Nigerian - Novelist
Born: March 15, 1959

One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man.

Ben Okri

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