Though the word beautification makes the concept sound merely cosmetic, it involves much more: clean water, clean air, clean roadsides, safe waste disposal and preservation of valued old landmarks as well as great parks and wilderness areas. To me … beautification means our total concern for the physical and human quality we pass on to our children and the future.

I've really tried to learn the art of clothes, because you don't sell for what you're worth unless you look good.

I love Washington, but it is a self-important town.

The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.

Native plants give us a sense of where we are in this great land of ours. I want Texas to look like Texas and Vermont to look like Vermont.

No news at 4:30 a.m. is good.

Walk away from it until you're stronger, All your problems will be there when you get back, but you'll be better able to cope.