History is finite-there's only so much you can learn about a six square block historic district in New York City. (Dark City Lights)

Nothing and no one can destroy the Chinese people. They are relentless survivors.

You can't always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.

I am very, very proud of my ability as a cook.

...they were exactly what the other needed; the missing piece that made everything else magically click into place.

Better to constantly check in than ride proud on your high horse.

Everyone changes all the time.

A lot of people find themselves in the entertainment business - or perhaps society steers them toward it - because they're beautiful.

People live in sleep, do everything in sleep, and do not know they are asleep.

Life was reduced to its four basic elements: air, food, drink, and a good friend.

When the mind loses its feeling for elegance, it grows corrupt and groveling, and seeks in the crowd what ought to be found at home.