I Know Ours Is A World Made

Glory Is A Heavy Burden, A Murdering Poison, And To Bear It Is An Art. And To Have That Art Is Rare.

Whether It Comes From A Despotic Sovereign Or An Elected President, From A Murderous General Or A Beloved Leader, I See Power As An Inhuman And Hateful Phenomen. To The Same Degree That I Do Not Understand Power, I Do Understand Those Who Oppose Power, Who Criticize Power, Who Contest Power, Especially Those Who Rebel Against Power Imposed By Brutality.

It Brought Back To Mind The Injustice I Spoke Of, The Solitude That Oppresses Women Intent On Defending Their Own Destinies, Their Own Dreams, Their Own Mistakes.

I Have Reached The Conclusion That Those Who Have Physical Courage Also Have Moral Courage. Physical Courage Is A Great Test.

Life Is Such An Effort, Child. It's A War That Is Renewed Each Day, And Its Moments Of Joy Are Brief Parentheses For Which You Pay A Cruel Price.