Fathers are like the pillars of a bridge — no one notices them unless they are not there. They are indispensable, mostly in so far as they selflessly serve others. The role of a father is not glamorous. And his value is easily overlooked, until the day he is no longer there.
Luigi Vuoto
The lessons my Dad taught were rooted in practical, common sense. "No matter how wealthy you become, " he said, "never drive a fancy car. There is no other item — not clothes nor a home — that incites as much envy as a luxury car. It only brings trouble."
At eighteen, when I felt the thrill of liberation roaring down the highway, his words were not interesting. Maybe one day I will buy a flashy foreign car, if I can afford it, I thought.
Yet, today, I drive a plain 2003 American-made vehicle with a solid engine and love it. I hope it lasts a few more years.
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