Word for 2016: Wisdom

Two stories ...

Two months ago, a friend received a deserved honor from his alma mater. He resisted and objected to recognition and publicity in the Observer.

“As you know,” he wrote, “I do not seek or relish press. I do not want people knowing where I live or what I do and don't care if anyone knows who I am ... The only action I want to talk about and seek press for is around what is happening in our nation or community. I want a better life for my kids and our country.”