Alex: masc. proper name, from L., from Gk. _Alexandros_ "defender of men," from _alexein_ "to ward off, keep off, turn (something) away, defend, protect" + _aner_ (gen. andros) "man." The first element is related to Gk. _alke_ "protection, help, strength, power, courage," _alkimos_ "strong;" cf. also Skt. _raksati_ "protects," O.E. _ealgian_"to defend."
'Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better, the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most, that has made it possible for evil to triumph.'
H.I.M Haile Selassie I
King Earthquake & Winston 'Sugar Cane' Fergus. Filmed by me!
'Amoung the maxims on Lord Naoshige's wall there was this one: "Matters of small concern should be treated lightly." Master Ittei commented , "Matters of small concern should be treated seriously."...'
From The First Chapter of the Hagakure.
