Before gathering the facts it is easy to get upset and hard to resolve the issue.

The political entanglement which encompassed me on all sides in Tibet rendered it difficult for me to make geographical discoveries, but it stimulated my ambition. Therefore I remember with particular warmth and sympathy all those who, in virtue of their temporary power in the world, sought to raise obstacles in my way.

I often heard this melodious hymn again in days of hardship, and it always affected me painfully. Not as the reproachful warning clang of church bells ringing for service, when I pass a church door without going in, but because the men sang the hymn only when they were out of spirits and considered our position desperate. It seemed as though they would remind me that defeat awaited me, and that this time I had aimed too high.

Everything was almost the opposite (of the first game). I couldn't think of any positives to say in the locker room other than, 'It's one game. We get to play again tomorrow (today).' We did not react very well.

I don't think any point was proven. We played well the first game and came out ahead. We played well (Tuesday) and came out ahead. At this point in time in the season, we are just trying to play good baseball.

Oh, hon, it's the little courtesies that make life bearable, I find, wouldn't you agree?