That's one of the things about getting older isn't it? You suddenly realise that you are what you set out to be. And there are no role models any more.
“The safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness.”
“I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you that this is not the case.”