“When we finally come to understand the incontrovertible brevity of life, its fleeting joys and unavoidable pains; when we finally come to accept the simple fact that all of us are every day steadily approaching an inevitable end: the mere awareness of this awesome Truth makes us more considerate of each other. Knowing that we all have but this one, veil-thin life – this one whisper of a moment to do some Good before we go — to make a mark for Justice or leave a legacy of Love, we automatically rekindle an inherent desire to put forth our best efforts to help all fellow travelers upon our road; to make the path just a bit brighter and just a bit smoother for others as we ourselves journey along its winding way. Indeed, by awakening to the Truth of our patent & undeniable interconnection, we instantly feel a closer kinship – know a humbler understanding — and remember a more heartfelt compassion for all our fellow wayfarers; for all those who must live in our common life, for all those who must suffer in our common pains, for all those who will revel in our common victory, and for all those who will indeed meet our common end.” ~ inspired by Clarence Darrow

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