When he appreciates what he already has, he will be happy for all his life. Perhaps you really cannot start to appreciate things until they are no longer there. When I say freedom, some of you may be thinking about your Constitutional rights such as freedom of speech or religion. These are good things, but I believe when you are stripped of all your liberties, you remember the little things you took for granted the most. The simple luxuries of life - being able to wake up when you want to, open a door that is not locked, and walk outside to witness a sunrise. being able to organize your own time and not take orders at all hours of the day being able to wear colors other than orange, blue or tan.
Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man has.
With the way I was living, I never would have made enough to sustain my need for more. Earlier in my speech, I said I was no better or worse than the others here at Hamilton. I did not mean that my crime was a minor thing. Actually, seven counts of aggravated robbery is a very serious matter. However, this is not my point.