It is the responsibility of the living to make meaningful the sacrifices of the dead.

There is no life which does not possess its own importance, no life which may not be touched by greatness at any time -- Yes, be touched by greatness and have a hand in it. (from The Mirror of Her Dreams)

Stone and sea are deep in life Two unalterable symbols of the world Permanence at rest And permanence in motion Participants in the power that remains

Whatever the explanation, it's perfectly obvious that our educational system has nothing to do with education: it's a babysitting service designed to replicate the worst qualities of the parents.

Everything dies, from the smallest blade of grass to the biggest galaxy.

I respect my limitations, but I don't use them as an excuse.

Part of him wanted to weep... but his purpose was rigid within him. He felt he could not bend to gentleness without breaking.