In the Orient young bulls are tested for the fight arena in a certain manner. Each is brought to the ring and allowed to attack a picador who pricks them with a lance. The bravery of each bull is then rated with care according to the number of times he demonstrates his willingness to charge in spite of the sting of the blade. Henceforth will I reco

Vain attempts to imitate others no longer will I make. Instead will I place my uniqueness on display in the market place.

Strive instead for happiness, to be loved and to love, and most important, to acquire peace of mind and serenity.”

I will commence my journey unencumbered with either the weight of unnecessary knowledge or the handicap of meaningless experience. Nature already has supplied me with knowledge and instinct far greater than any beast in the forest and the value of experience is overrated, usually by old men who nod wisely and speak stupidly. In truth, experience te

I must have the night to appreciate the day.

The Scroll Marked VII I will laugh at the world.

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough?”

There is no room in the market place for my family, nor is there room in my home for the market. Each I will divorce from the other and thus will I remain wedded to both. Separate must they remain or my career will die. This is a paradox of the ages.

“Wealth, my son, should never be your goal in life.