He longed for cleanliness and tidiness: it was hard to find peace in the middle of disorder.

~ Robin Hobb

Robin Hobb Clean Cleanliness Desire Dirty Disorder Long Mess Organized Peace Pure Seek Tidiness Tidy

She could strive for perfection only in certain, few things; beyond that, it was important only to be tidy.

~ Amanda Coplin

Amanda Coplin Perfection Priorities Tidiness

Conservatism -- hard work -- saving one's money -- looking neat and gentlemanly. It was such an Eveless paradise, that.

~ Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser Deprivation Eve Fun Hard Work Paradise Thrift Tidiness