“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e. e. cummings

From “The Human Condition: A User’s Manual” by Arnold Kunst

Any heaven that comes easily, that isn't taken by storm, is a pretend heaven, the realm of a Wizard-of-Oz god who isn't worth crossing the street for. You want the real thing? Then you'd better gird your loins and prepare to do battle.