May 31, 2010

Memorial Day

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”

~ Arthur Ashe


“Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don't know how far we can go”

~ Bernard Malamud
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2 comments:

  1. CarlaMay 31, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you, Charmaine.

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  2. marc aurelMay 31, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    maybe heroes and saints give us permission not to be brave and good.

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