Funny, isn't it? We're frightened of this emotion, which is, in a sense,
the seed of our livelihood.
Well, today Miles Massey is here to tell you...
that love need cause us no fear.
Love need cause us no shame.
Love is...
good.
- Love is good. - [Confused Murmuring]
I am, of course, aware that these remarks will be received here with cynicism.
Cynicism, that cloak that advertises our indifference...
and hides all human feeling.
Well, I'm here to tell you that that cynicism which we think protects us...
in fact destroys.
Destroys love, destroys our clients,
and, ultimately, destroys ourselves.
Colleagues, when our clients come to us confused and angry and hurting...
because their flame of love is guttering and threatens to die,
do we seek to extinguish that flame so that we can sift...
through the smoldering wreckage for our paltry reward,
or do we fan this precious flame,
this most precious flame, back into loving, roaring life?
Do we counsel fear or trust?
Do we seek to destroy or build?
Do we meet our clients'problems with cynicism...
or with love?
The choice is, of course, each of ours.
For my part, I've made the leap of love, and there's no going back.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last time I will address you...
as the president of N.O.M.A. N... or as a member.
I intend to devote myself to pro bono work in East Los Angeles...
or... one of those other...
God bless you all.