Is nothing in life ever straight and clear, the way children see it?

I can only strive for what is important

Some things I can never forget. I must not. Otherwise what do I have left?

Let her be with her memories. Better that than be aware of this reality.

Learning is important. It is a way to make a life better for yourself and your family.

Wherever you look there is so much loss and folly to contemplate.

Things don't matter, people do