4 Quotes by S. T. Read

There once was a strong man on the mountain, not easily read as intended; such he said once, to be read as intended, far more the daring task, most difficult of adventures, a journey with no exceptions. My story alike, cannot be fathomed truly, but the attempt most honorably, to understand, that which is most needed.

To speak your truth, is often all that is required. To be heard, with all purpose, to be acknowledged. To be seen, in all colors and all deformity, is liberation. And yet be tolerated, and even forgiven, for our failures. That is happiness without thought. Work with pleasure; when tired, given rest; when hungry, being fed; when sad, restored. Not excused, but loved.

The quality of man, when at risk and in danger, are of worth, and of woman, her qualities in all other instances; to be of both, to have identity, yet to serve with all capabilities, more better than few, and those working better than those not, and expand being comfortable with all and every role – yes, those of man, when the world falls apart, but the man exists in all and the woman also. Fabrications, all can fight and all will.

People believe that having more is to master, but to master is to do more or equally with less. In its entireness, to master with less decreases the odds, yet displays the better man. For when we truly master, we decrease the odds, not increase it.