Where we come from... is not nearly as startling as where we are going.

Dreams are shores where the ocean of spirit meets the land of matter. Dreams are beaches where the yet-to-be, the once-were, the will-never-be may walk awhile with the still are.

The war dragged on, as wars tend to do.

Man needs difficult times for reflection and personal growth.

Our young men and women must be taught that through hard work, they can create opportunities for themselves and others.

Go, prick thy face and over-red thy fear, Thou lily-livered boy.

When you help someone through a health issue, positively impact someone's personal wealth, or take a sincere interest in their children, you engender life-bonding loyalty.

Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.

Being an artist is not easy - I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It's a huge sacrifice.

We'll be back. I promise you that.

What makes a story a story is that something changes. Internal, external, small or large, trivial or of earth-shattering importance. Doesn't matter.