Adversity Quote by Jacqueline Cochran

“[A difficult childhood gave me] a kind of cocky confidence. ... I could never have so little that I hadn't had less. It took away my fear.” quote by Jacqueline Cochran — Download Open image

“[A difficult childhood gave me] a kind of cocky confidence. ... I could never have so little that I hadn't had less. It took away my fear.”

Jacqueline Cochran

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