It is a mark of many famous people that they cannot part with their brightest hour.
Courtesy is breeding. Breeding is an excellent thing. Always remember that.
We will not think noble because we are not noble. We will not live in beautiful harmony because there is no such thing in this world, nor should there be. We promise only to do our best and to live out our lives. Dear God, that's all we can promise in truth.
My father was often angry when I was most like him.
But maybe half a lie is worse than a real lie.
A room of one's own isn't nearly enough. A house, or, best, an island of one's own.