But if we are to remain a great empire, we must have a greater understanding of the hearts and minds of others.
Libba BrayHey,โ the cabbie yelled. โHowโs about a tip?โ โYou bet-ski,โ Evie said, heading toward the old Victorian mansion, her long silk scarf trailing behind her. โDonโt kiss strange men in Penn Station.
Libba BrayThere are always rebels and radicals, I suppose,' McCleethy allows. 'Those who live on the fringes of society. But what do they contribute to the society itself? They reap its rewards without experiencing its costs. No. I submit that loyal, hardworking citizens who push aside their own selfish desires for the good of the whole are the backbone of the world. What if we all decided to run off and live freely without thought or care for society's rules? Our civilization would crumble. There is a joy in duty and a security in knowing one's place...It is the only way.
Libba Bray