“We humans—at least some of us, are seriously flawed. The things that are the most necessary, the most critical to us, are the things we take most for granted. Air. Water. Love. If you have someone to love, you are lucky. If they love you back, you’re blessed. And if you waste the time you have to love them, you’re a fool.
“This is my advice to you. Make the most of the time you have with those you love, because . . .” He paused, and for the first time ever the employees of Kier Company saw their boss tear up. “. . . because you don’t know when it will end. And the best time to figure that out is ten years ago. But the second best time is right now.” He raised his glass. “To second chances.”