Yves

“Never let hard lessons harden your heart; the hard lessons of life are meant to make you better, not bitter.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“These people from the North Africa did more than merely distinguish themselves in Spain. They were really the recognized custodians of African Culture, to whom the world looks for enlightenment.”
― George G.M. James, Stolen Legacy

“I respect traditional people - they have the eyes which see value in the tarnished. This is a gift in itself. Tradition requires a wealth of discipline in order to be adhered to, hence it is rarely found in youth.”
― Criss Jami, Healology

“A youth is susceptible to the influence of idealist notions. As a person ages, they notice a gap between their expectations and reality and they grow more pessimistic about the world and their ability to live up to the lofty notions that inspired a younger self.”
― Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls