We tried to have diplomas without learning we tried to have jobs without work we tried to have houses without savings we tried to have government without responsibility.
God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas but for scars.
1988 I also received from the city of Vienna the cross of honour for art and science. These titles and the various honors mean a great deal to me most of all for the reason that they would mean a great deal to my parents too.