Optimists are usually inexperienced.

Sometimes strange fiction, becomes grim reality.

Verily, a man should not cling to those who have passed, for he will likely neglect service to the living.

I've been told, by various people, that I think too much. This is incorrect! The truth is that I deliberately challenge people to think more than they would like to.

The eternal sea of politics is best left to politicians.

Optimists are usually inexperienced.

I have been so very, very fortunate in my life. I've met or been in contact with several of my childhood heroes. I've interacted with people all over this planet, and even though I couldn't possibly hope to remember all their names, I remember a photograph, a poem, a sound, a joke, kind words of encouragement. All is not lost.