Words of Wisdom

"I have been thinking this weekend about you, about the words, ideas and stories you have put together now—-part of the patchwork quilt of your passions and discoveries." -beginning of an e-mail from my thesis advisor, followed by An Old African Song:

Do not seek too much fame
But do not seek obscurity
Be proud
But do not remind the world of your deeds
Excel when you must
But do not excel the world
Many heroes are not yet born
Many have already died
To be alive to hear this song
That is a victory

I've posted that before, but it's always good to read again :)