1925-2008
"A life well lived." At his desk, in his study, working. All you need to know is currently to be found at The Corner on National Review Online
"Many will write, in due course, about Bill’s towering importance in our nation’s political and intellectual life. But beyond that, his whole being provided an answer to that ultimate question, How then should we live? From first hearing him speak at my high school when he was a young man, through watching him in sparkling, imperious, and rather intimidating action as his guest on Firing Line, I saw his character become ever more clearly the unmistakable, irreplaceable Buckley: witty, cultivated, playful, urbane, gracious, brave, zestful, life-affirming, tireless, and gallant—the incarnation of grace. He taught many not only how to think but also how to be." -- The Unbought Grace of Life by Myron Magnet, City Journal 27 February 2008Posted by Vanderleun at February 27, 2008 10:43 AM | TrackBack
God rest ye, merry wordsmith. Yours was a life well lived, indeed -- and to no small effect.
Posted by: Francis W. Porretto at February 27, 2008 2:56 PMWhat a man he was. National Review and Firing Line introduced me to conservative ideas and principled, witty debate. His gifts were many and he shared them abundantly with others.
Thank you, Bill Buckley, and God speed.
Posted by: Jimmy J. at February 27, 2008 9:13 PM"It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood." -- Karl Popper N.B.: Comments are moderated to combat spam and may not appear immediately. Comments that exceed the obscenity or stupidity limits will be either edited or expunged.