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Here are memorable quotes from Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World by Scott Harrison, organized by theme and supported by page-specific sources:

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💧 1. Shift from Self to Service

“I spent over a decade looking out for no one else but myself before I figured out that giving to others brought the greatest joy. But for her, [Rachel] it had been a no‑brainer.” (bookey.app)
A transformation from self-centered living to purposeful generosity.

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🙏 2. Childlike Compassion

“On June 12th 2011… I’m turning 9. I found out that millions… don’t live to see their 5th birthday… I’m asking everyone I know to donate… instead of gifts.” (bookey.app)
Demonstrates how even a child’s empathy can spark global impact.

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🌍 3. A Movement Ignited

“This was a global movement of compassion, spreading in real time across the planet. It blew my mind. A child was truly changing the world…” (bookey.app)
Shows how grassroots action can resonate globally.

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💬 4. Listen to Your Inner Voice

“We’re looking for people who are courageous enough to obey that little voice in their heads telling them to help another human being.” (bookey.app)
A powerful reminder to act on instinctive calls to kindness.

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🎯 5. Actions Over Words

“Actions, not words, are what people need from us.” (bookey.app)
A call to transactional empathy—doers over talkers.

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🧭 6. Practical Service

“God isn’t asking you to do everything. Take care of the two or three things you can, and leave the other eight to Him.” (bookey.app)
Encouragement to focus efforts where you can act effectively.

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🧠 7. Awakening to Inequity

“‘You’ve got to be kidding me,’ I said. ‘They drink this?’ … I honestly hadn’t understood water poverty before… seeing it up close made me angry.” (mybirdsong.com)
The moment realization turns into motivation.

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🛠 8. Committed to Change

“If I could help Lafe build more wells, I would do it in a heartbeat.” (mybirdsong.com, bookey.app)
An emotional pledge born from witnessing suffering firsthand.

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These quotes trace Harrison’s evolution—from personal emptiness to service‑driven purpose, revealing how awareness fuels action and small voices can ignite global compassion.

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Would you like:

• ⚙️ Context from the chapters these quotes appear in?

• 🛠 A worksheet to turn key ideas into real-world action?

• 🌍 Quotes relating to specific themes like leadership, faith, or organization-building?

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