Archuleta tells his most difficult students that they will be principals one day. “They look at me like, ‘Huh? You’re crazy,’” he said. “A lot of me really feels it. Because I’m them. It was fortunate that my activism didn’t get me felonized, because I wouldn’t be where I’m at today.” He believes his life is a credit to Jesus.

Verbal instructions are often overdone and are often unable to capture the many subtle aspects of skilled movements. …The most important message here is do not overinstruct.

The disagreeables of travelling are necessary evils, to be encountered for the sake of the agreeables of resting and looking round you.

There are a number of outstanding hikes from Doll Valley along rugged trails. It’s even possible to walk all the way to the east coast near Chiaohsi in Ilan County, but finding the way will require detailed directions, if not a guide.