Craftsmanship isn't like water in an earthen pot, to be taken out by the dipperful until it's empty. No, the more drawn out the more remains.
If I do find pride, I'll not find it in what I was or what I am, but what I may become. Not in my birth, but in myself.
Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost.
And thus did an Assistant Pig-Keeper become High King of Prydain.
If I fret over tomorrow, I'll have little joy today.
I loved all the world's mythologies.