So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure.
From a fantastic friend.. (From Into the Wild)
I can’t believe she’s getting married. Growing up is a little frightening, yet quite exciting.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.
My composition notebooks make me happy. They make me feel like I go to class in a one room schoolhouse and I have to walk two miles uphill everyday.
