John Cheever Quote

To begin to know ourselves we must have sincere conversations with ourselves as if with a good friend. We must answer without reserve, listen without judgement, and accept without condition. That is s...

Nostalgia has a way of blocking the reality of the past.

Of all the varieties of virtues, liberalism is the most beloved.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

Greatness can be contagious, but first there must be contact.

Don't mistake activity with achievement.

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.

A man might share his wealth, but never his authority.

It's great that people are basically spending their two weeks of vacation to come out and be with us in some weird part of the world. And I think we owe it to them to take 'em to some cool places.

Jon smiled at him. I'm sorry about your wrist. Robb used the same move on me once, only with a wooden blade. It hurt like seven hells, but yours must be worse. Look, if you want, I can show you how to...