April 26. I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.
James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Last sentence on the last page. Happy birthday to Joe; enjoy this Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man:
April 27. Old father, old artificer, stand me now and ever in good stead.
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