"I lived the life I chose. (Sometimes, these days
I think that it might have chosen me.)
I have been very happy. I did the right thing.
I dedicated my life to human progress --
to bringing about changes that would improve the conditions of life
and the quality of life of the common people.
My belief as I depart this world is that I have been an instrument
of historical change -- that the forces of change worked through me.
For this reason, I led a life of meaning and purpose."

--from a letter to me written and sealed June 5, 1993, to be read after his death.

Steve Silberman