To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant.

Vices are their own punishment

Discourse and critical thinking are essential tools when it comes to securing progress in a democratic society. But in the end$$$ unity and engaged participation are what make it happen.

Hope drowned in shadows$$$ emerges fiercely splendid$$$ boldly angelic.

Love taught me to die with dignity that I might come forth anew in splendor. Born once of flesh$$$ then again of fire$$$ I was reborn a third time to the sound of my name humming haikus in heavens mouth.

Great art is never perfect; perfect art is never great.

Reality and real people are too subtle and complicated for anybody's typewriter$$$ even Tolstoy's$$$ even yours$$$ even mine.

Upon the lips of babes asleep I saw light embracing light and so allowed my syllables to rest there as a prayer they might sing in their dreams...

We spend a good part of our lives dreaming$$$ especially when we're awake.

For the dead and the living$$$ we must bear witness.