What defines a “classic”? To some people, a classic is an old, boring book; the one you never read as a kid because the cover art was outdated and the pages had yellowed. To others, a classic is a must-read, simply because they hold great respect for its author.

          Even the dictionary has a take on classic: “A work of art of recognized or posessing long-standing value”. But what is a classic really?

A classic is a work with the power to change. The power to move. The power to uplift or destroy. A work which stands undiminished, undimmed by time, culture, or belief. A work that pleads for change, promotes the good, or warns of evils to come.

          Every day, life presents us with opportunities. Opportunities to succeed or fail. Opportunities to show love or apathy. Without guidance, making the right choices can be difficult, but works such as these give us a fighting chance.

They instruct us, provoke us to think, and present us with a chance to choose something greater.

A chance to be inspired.

Yours truly-