“The Sikh gave him the money. When Menon asked for his address so that he could repay the man, the Sikh said that Menon owed the debt to any stranger who came to him in need, as long as he lived. The help came from a stranger and was to be repaid to a stranger.”
Robert Fulghum“Instructions For WayfarersThey will declare: Every journey has been taken.You shall respond: I have not been to see myself.They will insist: Everything has been spoken.You shall reply: I have not had my say.They will tell you: Everything has been done.You shall reply: My way is not complete.You are warned: Any way is long, any way is hard.Fear not. You are the gate - you, the gatekeeper.And you shall go through and on . . .—Alexandros Evangelou Xenopouloudakis,THIRD WISH”
Robert Fulghum, Robert Fulghum Boxed Set“The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are.”
Robert Fulghum“It will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and our air force has to have a bake-sale to buy a bomber.”
Robert Fulghum“If you want an interesting party sometime, combine cocktails and a fresh box of crayons for everyone.”
Robert Fulghum“On a very local scale, a refrigerator is the center of the universe. On the inside is food essential to life, and on the outside of the door is a summary of the life events of the household.”
Robert Fulghum“I fear the boredom that comes with not learning and not taking chances.”
Robert Fulghum“Don't worry that children never listen to you worry that they are always watching you. ”
Robert Fulghum“I believe it is in my nature to dance by virtue of the beat of my heart, the pulse of my blood and the music in my mind.”
Robert Fulghum“It's not that I'm not grateful for all this attention. It's just that fame and fortune ought to add up to more than fame and fortune.”
Robert Fulghum