The old wise Seneca said....

Read an article, on JK Rowling's inaugaural speech at Harvard. Can't get over the last few lines: "As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is; but how good it is, is what matters." So true. The very transient nature of life makes it so interesting, challenging. The very paradox of living is such a great parody of our circumstances. We strive to attain, the ever elusive perfection and within one split second, all's over, the world gets toppled, and we leave behind memories. We are a preordained lot. Whatever we do or won't do can't undone circumstances. It's better to lead a short and happy life , than a long, harried one....