Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
- Helen Keller
My philosophy of life is summed up in a child's game: "Hokey-Pokey". It truly is what it's all about...meaning that life is about sticking something in the circle and shaking it about...it doesn't matter what you stick in...be it your artistic talent, your desires, travel, music, law, industry, friendship, etc. But be involved, suck the marrow, go to the woods...