What I fear most is power with impunity. I fear abuse of power, and the power to abuse.
Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge.
John and I were lucky because our mother was a strong woman with high expectations and a strong sense of values. She encouraged us to pursue things we were interested in and not think about what other people wanted us to do.