Our world today, as in Beethoven's time, continues to witness numerous examples of man's intolerance and inhumanity, even though we have made enormous political, social, scientific, and cultural advancements. I haven't seen any evidence of student writing getting sloppier in print, even after they spend time in electronic writing spaces where slang, misspellings, and creative shorthand are the norm.
Women are like the bird the Phoenix, because they rise again.
It's not the typical male career, constant, constant. We do get interruptions for many different reasons. If we're not making a difference in people's lives, then we're doing something wrong. I'm OK if someone leaves here and never makes paper again. At least they will take an appreciation with them.