We require from buildings two kinds of goodness: first, the doing their practical duty well: then that they be graceful and pleasing in doing it.
A doctor saves lives -- It's up to people to create lives that are worth saving.
I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another.
The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part I have saved my life.
Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.
Summer afternoon - Summer afternoon... the two most beautiful words in the English language.
Sometimes love will pick you up by the short hairs...and jerk the heck out of you.