[dsc]

She’s like a color-blind person claiming parity in sunset enjoyment with the normally sighted.

She has no way of knowing whether she’s as happy as people in happy families with children. She has no way even of perceiving that those joys exist.

I’ve had people, and I’ve had no people. People is better.

[Antoninus]

I’ve had people, and I’ve had no people. People is better.

Exactly. And the best is when they're *your people*. There's something inexpressibly beautiful about seeing people who wouldn't be here but for your own "fiat" serving God, serving neighbor, and navigating the snares of the world. There's nothing else like it. You are truly taking part in the divine act of creation.