Stones are all right, in their way," said Maibon. "But the trouble with them is, they don't grow. - Lloyd Alexander

The raw materials of story are the raw materials of all human cultures. Story deals with the same questions as theology, philosophy, psychology. It is concerned with polarities: love and hate, birth and death, joy and sorrow, loss and recovery.

Neither refuse to give help when it is needed," Medwyn continued, "nor refuse to accept it when it is offered.

Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we believe we can do. Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations, and we are often woefully unprepared. To this extent, we are all Assistant Pig-Keepers at heart.