Fortunate Quotes

I cannot imagine how much I must’ve suffered in my previous lives to be fortunate enough to have parents like you in this life.

The unteachable man is sentenced to being taught only by experience. The tragedy is he reaches nothing further than his own pain.

Thoughts turn to other's just a little more this time of year. Days grow shorter and memories grow longer. Families and friends gather in celebration or hope. Giving is a reflection of our love and caring for each other and those less fortunate. May your thoughts turn to gratitude this holiday season and carry on throughout the next year…

I consider myself fortunate that I spent three years working at 7,775 feet before spending five years working at 13,796 feet on the summit of Mauna Kea. I can only wonder how much more severe my long term very high altitude sickness could have been without the initial adaptation to the lower altitude.