The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation.

Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.

人は誰でも、自分だけの物語を持っている。

I'm not interested in playing the hero. I'm interested in playing the human.