I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.
WILLIAM FAULKNER (1897-1962). Nobel Prize (in literature) acceptance address, Stockholm, 10 December 1950
Tom, your Faulknerian additive which, IMHO, is as appropo today as it was half a century ago.
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To: Dealer, Tom, Tim S., freeus, INTCfan, Greg, JW, JP, Tim C., Trader, Polvie, Keith, Dalin, Jill, EyeDoc, phini, stomper, clappy, venkie, selectric, Gooch, Scott, JF, horsegirl, Doug, CR, Ole49, blandy, brandy, Joelle, UF, disu, RR, vc, t2, edwards, eski, edamo, mason, vinnie and others I may have overlooked, thank you very much for enriching my life with your insights, your humor, your courage in sharing your happiness and your dispair, your patriotism, your optimism, your love, your life, and most of all, your faith. May God heal us, our families, our communities, and our nation from strife and division as tomorrow we set aside our cares for a day dedicated to giving thanks for the blessings we receive while remembering those less fortunate than ourselves......Joe K......
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The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people---faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views able and faithfully, but also elect men who will exercise their conscientious judgement--faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor and ultimately recognize right.
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). Profiles in Courage, 11, 1956 |
