That was inspiring, especially Marylynne Robinson's words about leaving something behind. Parents have a chance to do that, and so do educators. We can't all be inventors or mega-rich philanthropists. But we can all try to leave the world better than we found it, helping the next generation.
BTW the legend about the pelican is that it feeds its young from its own body - the embodiment of selflessness.
I just dug this up, confirming a vague memory: "The pelican was believed to pierce its own breast with its beak and feed its young of its blood. It became a symbol of Christ sacrificing himself for man – and because of this was frequently represented in Christian art."
That was inspiring, especially Marylynne Robinson's words about leaving something behind. Parents have a chance to do that, and so do educators. We can't all be inventors or mega-rich philanthropists. But we can all try to leave the world better than we found it, helping the next generation.
BTW the legend about the pelican is that it feeds its young from its own body - the embodiment of selflessness.
I just dug this up, confirming a vague memory: "The pelican was believed to pierce its own breast with its beak and feed its young of its blood. It became a symbol of Christ sacrificing himself for man – and because of this was frequently represented in Christian art."
A curious bird is the pelican
His mouth holds more than his belly can
-Ogden Nash (of course)
Well said.