It is rare a book leaves me with quotes to ponder, ideas, concepts, emotions? Yes...but words to live by? Not often. Sojourn accomplishes all the latter elements excellently but it's the quotes I think that shall stick by me most often. Especially in months such as this, when it appears the future to be Grim.

“My very survival has been based upon my belief that there is a higher purpose to this life: that principles are a reward in and of themselves. I cannot, therefore, look forward in despair, but rather with higher hopes for all in mind and with the determination that I might help to reach those heights"

“There is a wide world out there, my friend, full of pain, but filled with joy as well. The former keeps you on the path of growth, and the latter makes the journey tolerable.”

“Those who aspire to less accomplish less. There can be no doubt. It is better, I think, to grab at the stars than to sit flustered because you know you cannot reach them.”

Words and ideas to live by.