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Shoepenhaur's quote -- Imagine what we could accomplish prior to old age settling in if we humans were to use all help available to achieve the goal of learning to live, and how to live in peace and harmony with others. (My, I'm waxing philosophical around my birthday. lol) Life is complicated! I think we might do really well at living, especially with others, if we used all help we can get all the time! There's no weakness in using a stick for balance and support or picking up a pen to communicate. I'm not sure I agree with the phrase, "perfect thinking without pen." Not to quibble words, but there is nothing "perfect" in the literal sense with, about or near humans -- by our very nature of imperfect being. And no real thinking occurs without energy output. He had his musical pursuits to use energy around his experiences. That was his "pen and ink," I believe. We've got ours! To each their own!