The '80s and '90s residential building spree ... has done a real disservice to the once charming neighborhoods of old Hawaii,

With the implementation of [Residential Communities Initiative], the neighborhoods are starting to get more emphasis.

He went on a little arson spree.

I'm very old. I haven't got time to be charming.

I didn't give them anything more than the building number so I could see how well they can find their way around.

Never, never pin your whole faith on any human being: not if he is the best and wisest in the whole world. There are lots of nice things you can do with sand; but do not try building a house on it.