Though all three men faced the same hardship, their differing perceptions of it appeared to be shaping their fates. Louie and Phil's hope displaced their fear and inspired them to work towards their survival, and each success renewed their physical and emotional vigour. Mac's resignation seemed to paralyse him, and the less he participated in their efforts to survive, the more he slipped. Though he did the least, as the days passed, it was he who faded the most. Louie and Phil's optimism, and Mac's hopelessness were becoming self-fulfilling.
Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, p 148
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