Read the best books first or you may not have a chance to read them at all.
If it is surely the means to the highest end we know can any work be humble...
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
And for some reason when I'm sad I do listen to Leonard Cohen I do listen to Joni Mitchell. I do find myself going to the music that's actually reflecting my mood as opposed to sticking on Motown which might actually bring my mood up.