You're absolutely right. But have you ever heard of "nostalgic memory" based on (from) *forethought*? If you contemplate human civilization deeply, it was the "foresight" that enabled human being have "prudence," which built (and made) civiliation (possible). (accroding to Bertrand Russell, _History of Western Philosophy_) Sya-ri neun han-guk ui "ga-eul-bi" jo-a-ha-na? ----------------------------------------- Mountain is mountain, water is water. --------------------------------------- J jhan@ucsd.edu