Exact Fare Only

The mason asks but a narrow shelf to spring his brick from; man requires only an infinitely narrower one to spring his arch of faith from. - Thoreau

hope is waiting for a bus that shows up late

faith is getting off when you're homeless; not knowing where you're going

Author's Note

"The coward wants resolution, which the brave man can do without. He recognizes no faith above a creed, thinking this straw by which he is moored does him good service, because his sheet anchor does not drag." - Thoreau