“Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a gentleman is a matter of choice.”
“Being an adult isn't a matter of age. It's a matter of responsibility.”
“Being alone is a matter of choice.”
“Being vegan is not a matter of "lifestyle." It is a matter of fundamental moral obligation. Is being vegan a matter of "choice"? Only insofar as we are able to choose to ignore our moral obligations not to exploit the vulnerable.”
“Human beings can get used to virtually anything, given plenty of time and no choice in the matter whatsoever.”
“Being a hero, the man had observed, is largely a matter of knowing one’s cues.”