It was 1943. The U.S. had already entered World War II, so I decided to join the army.
Lloyd AlexanderIs there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty, too.
Lloyd AlexanderSeize the day, whatever's in it to seize, before something comes along and seizes you.
Lloyd AlexanderYou must know nothing before you can learn something, and be empty before you can be filled. Is not the emptiness of the bowl what makes it useful? As for laws, a parrot can repeat them word for word. Their spirit is something else again. As for governing, one must first be lowest before being highest.
Lloyd Alexander