Physically speaking, when we are born we come into this world with nothing; and, when we leave this world it is the same way, with nothing.
The truth of the above statement, relevant to physical, tangible, things is undeniably inescapable; however it is not entirely the truth. There is one thing which both enters and leaves this world with us.Our word.
Between the times we enter and exit this life, our word becomes exactly what we make of it.
As for myself, I intend to take my word with me in the same condition it was when I arrived: Intact, un-broken, un-tarnished.