Attaining even mediocrity is often a struggle.

Pain narrows consciousness; pleasure blurs it.

When Medusa looks in the mirror, she sees the Lady of Sorrows.

My passions have never jumped out of the fireplace and set fire to the carpet.

Retirement requires the invention of a new hedonism, not a return to the hedonism of youth

The sewing machine joins what the scissors have cut asunder, plus whatever else comes in its path.

Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.

The laughter of the aphorism is sometimes triumphant, but seldom carefree.

'Be faithful to your roots' is the liberal version of 'Stay in your ghetto.'

Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: getting out of bed.

Totem poles and wooden masks no longer suggest tribal villages but fashionable drawing rooms in New York and Paris.

Far better it is for you to say: "I am a sinner, " than to say: "I have no need of religion." The empty can be filled, but the self-intoxicated have no room for God.

You Believe what you see, You Perceive what you do.

It is with disease of the mind, as with those of the body; we are half dead before we understand our disorder, and half cured when we do.

I think there comes a point where you have to grow up and get over yourself, lighten up…and forgive

Be aware of danger-but recognize the opportunity

I'm very privileged to be the celebrity I am.

Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Speak in a low, persuasive tone. Listen; be teachable. Laugh at good stories and learn to tell them...For as long as you are green, you can grow.

I've been accused of being aloof. I'm not. I'm just wary.

I have found my voice again and the art of using it.

Every man sees a little of himself in Rhett Butler.