Human passions have mysterious ways, in children as well as grown-ups. Those affected by them can't explain them, and those who haven't known them have no understanding of them at all.

Every real story is a never ending story.

Calendars and clocks exist to measure time, but that signifies little because we all know that an hour can seem as eternity or pass in a flash, according to how we spend it.

You must let what happens happen. Everything must be equal in your eyes, good and evil, beautiful and ugly, foolish and wise.

There are many kinds of joy, but they all lead to one: the joy to be loved.

Once someone dreams a dream, it can't just drop out of existence. But if the dreamer can't remember it, what becomes of it?

My will can control anything that’s empty.

A story can be new and yet tell about olden times. The past comes into existence with the story.

There were thousands and thousands of forms of joy in the world, but that all were essentially one and the same, namely, the joy of being able to love.

Wishes cannot be summoned up or kept away at will. They come from deeper within us than good or bad intentions. And they spring up unannounced.

Momo listened to everyone and everything - even to the rain and the wind and the pine trees - and all of them spoke to her after their own fashion.

Everyone has a divine beauty. Beware, underneath there may be a hidden diabolical ego.

Theatre is a must for actors. They should try it at least once. It makes you disciplined, teaches you to respect your work, and boosts your confidence as an actor.

You don't want to be down 2-0 in a series. It's always important to try and get one on the opponent's home court. It makes your job at home easier.

When you're humble it's like wearing a beautiful flower. It inspires others. It generates energy and power.

Life is not having, it's wanting. Life is not taking, it's giving. Life is not dying, it's living.

Effective leaders sacrifice much that is good in order to dedicate themselves to what is best

My life before children I don't really remember. I've heard references to it, but I really don't remember.

We're only as sick as the secrets we keep.

It is good manners, not rank, wealth, or beauty, that constitute the real lay.

The best motto for a long march is 'Don't grumble. Plug on.