Letter to a friend that he did something brave

Dear Friend,

Life has thrown its fair share of obstacles your way from a young age, before our paths even crossed, and I have only been able to witness the strength you carry for a short amount of time. But in those three years, you have managed to inspire more than any quote, self-help book, or words of wisdom could ever do, because you get out of bed every morning, face life and all of its challenges head on, while still managing to keep your head up, and live life to the fullest.

You handle every obstacle, every road bump, every curve, and every situation, good or bad with such grace and confidence.

I have spent hours trying to understand and help you better, but I haven’t gotten very far and for that I am sorry. While we are on two different roads, there are places where they intertwine and we are able to walk out of the other side together, stronger than ever. For those times, I am grateful to have you by my side.

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

men had a stronger claim to titles and wealth during the renaissance.