Lisa Genova, Still Alice

"... just because [butterflies'] lives were short didn't mean they were tragic... See, they have a beautiful life."

"... just because [butterflies'] lives were short didn't mean they were tragic... See, they have a beautiful life."

"... just because [butterflies'] lives were short didn't mean they were tragic... See, they have a beautiful life."

"The well-being of a neuron depends on its ability to communicate with other neurons. Studies have shown that electrical and chemical stimulation from both a neuron's inputs and its targets support vital cellular processes. Neurons unable to connect effectively with other neurons atrophy. Useless, an abandoned neuron will die."