I never feel that I have comprehended an emotion, or fully lived even the smallest events, until I have reflected upon it in my journal; my pen is my truest confidant, holding in check the passions and disappointments that I… — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
“It seems we will be offered a choice between dishonor and war. I suspect we shall take dishonor—and get war afterward, as a kind… — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
“Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori,” he said solemnly. It is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country.” — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
“There are a number of ways to die, Willi. One of them is a spiritual kind of murder. The body lives on, but the… — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
I would rather spend an hour among the notorious than two minutes with the dull. — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
Friends, in my experience, are like ladies' fashions. They come and go with the seasons, and are rarely of such stout stuff as bears… — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
“there are only a few times in life when you get to test everything you’ve got—when” — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
When a quiet man is moved to passion, it seems the very earth will shake. — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
I never feel that I have comprehended an emotion, or fully lived even the smallest events, until I have reflected upon it in my… — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
“He was increasingly doubtful of the existence of any God; but he hoped it was a vengeful one.” — Francine Mathews Copy Share Image
