18 February 2007

A warning-I did not proofread this (Ahh!)

A grand mansion is built one brick at a time, beginning with a strong foundation constructed on solid ground, and rising upon achievements until it reaches great and lofty heights. The builder must carefully consider every process involved to insure the overall integrity of the home is not compromised. A good house must have a large basement, full of mysterious and wonderful items from far-away lands. It must have a well-established library, holding volumes of old manuscripts, masterful texts, and the thoughts of wise men. It must have a grand meeting hall where friends can congregate and share each other’s company. Of equal importance are large windows, preferably high up and commanding an impressive view of the surrounding land. The halls should be carpeted with ancient handmade rugs and the walls should display works of art by the masters. The food should be varied and always exquisite. The front door, however, should be small, humble, not intimidating, yet in proportion to the rest of the dwelling-not too small!
To build and equip such a house with no glance to the future is irresponsible. To have no concept of what the final product will resemble is to either content thyself with an inferior final product, or realize an endeavor in futility. Choosing the fineries with which to decorate the inside with no view of how they shall look when assembled together is to have many beautiful women who do not tolerate each other, all in one building. A library full of comic books is no library at all, and a window that looks at a wall is merely a waste of time.
Therefore, mind carefully the education you acquire, the beliefs upon which you stand, and the advancements you make with said plot of land. Make sure each part of the progression is strong and able enough to withstand the pressures of the next development, or the whole thing will crash down around you. The things you surround yourself with will have all the effect upon you and the guests of your presence that you let them. However, it is much easier to be gracious and accommodating when the thoughts in your library are wise and good thoughts. Always keep an eye on the horizon, be appraised of your surroundings and your situation, so that any movement or decision you make will be with the best information available. A youthful, aspiring spirit is the best food with which to feed the soul.

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