ANCIENT& not so ancient WISDOM
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July 7, 2005

"For, what other dungeon is so dark as one's own heart! What jailer so inexorable as one's self!" 

- Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

A few general facts from 1776.

• The founding father's of the United States were all young with not much experience

• Washington had never led an army in his life.

• None of the men involved had any experience in nation-making.

• The cause was not a united global front. Many in this nation (if not most) stayed on the sidelines and did nothing. Many that joined for a time became discouraged and quit.

Nothing much happens without a struggle. You have an opportunity in this life to live your dreams and make a difference. In the end, it is what you have done with your life that you will cherish most. 

Sincerely,