Wisdom is finding joy in bewilderment Author: Peter S. Beagle Copy Quote More from Peter S. Beagle “All lives are composed of two basic elements," the squirrel said, "purpose and …” “We are our own dragons and our own heroes. We must rescue ourselves from oursel…” “This creature is the Pooka. Pay no mind to the shape he wears, for he’s none of…” “I like being brave well enough, but I will be a lazy coward again if you think …”