One of my great regrets, and I don't have many, is that I spent too long putting people's status and reputation ahead of their more important qualities. (Bill Nighy)

One of my great regrets, and I don't have many, is that I spent too long putting people's status and reputation ahead of their more important qualities.

Bill Nighy

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