“Oh, indeed. And now you know the universe isn’t just a light show. They keep it running during the day, too!” The man clenched his wrinkled hands and said: “Live for those moments! They keep you alive! There is no better medicine than finding out that you are wrong! What did your mother put in your hand when you were born, young man?” “Er…a wooden telescope, sir. So that I will want to see farther,” said the boy. He was a little shaken;tears were running down the old man’s cheeks, even though he was smiling. “Good, good. And you, young lady?” “A blue hermit crab, sir. So that I won’t accept any shell.” “That’s a big totem to live up to. You must spend your life asking questions.” Nation - Terry Pratchett
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