Because we are mortals, we should cultivate the wildness of life.
Because we are mortals, we must not forget the wild love for life deep in our souls.
Because we are mortals, we cannot ignore the courage to face death and the desire for life.
I know flowers and compliments can never beat planes and cannons
I know that poetry and feelings can never win over interests and power
But I also know that everyone still wants something that can calm the impetuous mind and live towards death.
——Excerpted from reading Dead Poets Society