I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.
John Adams
I’ve played with various mission statements over the last couple years slowly condensing into the motto “Mutual Delight and Refinement”.
In spite of our current political and medical turmoil, I still hope that the world will continue to improve. I’m well aware this is not guaranteed, just look at the Dark Ages or the brutal centuries of war after the Zhou and Han Dynasties. However, I suspect that staring fully into the abyss would only cast a shadow over today while doing little to help prevent a dark tommorrow.
So I hope. Every time I imagine a future for my own kids, I find them producing something of beauty, making things better around them.
Life is both about enjoyment and betterment.
Let’s make it real.