Nothing goes further toward a man's liberation than the act of surviving his need for character.
John CiardiIt is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their conviction. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their convictions.
John CiardiI have one head that wants to be good, And one that wants to be bad. And always, as soon as I get up, One of my heads is sad.
John Ciardi