These are the things that bring substance, fulfillment, and lasting joy to our lives.

Happiness is permanent. It is always there.

In the curious custom of this venerable institution, I find myself standing before you expected to impart words of lasting wisdom.

Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

But to the extent that it celebrates black culture and nourishes black pride, it is a positive, important, undoubtedly permanent phenomenon.