When I read how Sam Clemens
\nWho as Mark Twain ruled
\nPopular literature and consciousness
\nWith wit & perspicacity & confidence
\nFor half a century —
\nBut as Sam Clemens
\nTotally screwed up his family
\nBy falling under the spell of
\nHis secretary, perhaps because of
\n“Learned helplessness syndrome”
\nI see underlined a constant —
\nA parameter if you will —
\nThat perfect life is impossible
\nAnd that is the beginning of wisdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When I read how Sam Clemens Who as Mark Twain ruled Popular literature and consciousness With wit & perspicacity & confidence For half a century — But as Sam Clemens Totally screwed up his family By falling under the spell … Continue reading