“The more I know, the higher I climb, but the mountain just grows taller.

The more I learn, the further I search, but the valley just grows deeper.

I see no finish ahead. Such is the path of my life.”

…a motto for me, an honored present from a much-older martial master friend, adapted by him from his own motto to fit what he believes he sees in my life.

Whether I like it or not, I admit to seeing the story of my life in there.