For most men life is a search for the proper manila envelope in which to get themselves filed.
As I neared her, I bent to help her up, and was nearly knocked over her.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
The pain of making the necessary sacrifices always hurts more than you think it's going to. I know. It sucks. That being said, doing something seriously creative is one of the most amazing experiences one can have, in this or any other lifetime. If you can pull it off, it's worth it. Even if you don't end up pulling it off, you'll learn many incredible, magical, valuable things. It's NOT doing it when you know you full well you HAD the opportunity- that hurts FAR more than any failure.
We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.
I'm glad I didn't have to fight in any war. I'm glad I didn't have to pick up a gun. I'm glad I didn't get killed or kill somebody. I hope my kids enjoy the same lack of manhood.