I do not believe in religion, but if I had to choose one, it would be Buddhism. It seems more livable, closer to men.

And anyway, it’s not as though I’ll never see Mum again, is it?

When you love someone, it's the most real thing in the universe.

Women have always been the strong ones of the world. The men are always seeking from women a little pillow to put their heads down on. They are always longing for the mother who held them as infants.

It is almost impossible to live a life of failure if one learns to have faith in God and in oneself.

Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.

For me, closing libraries is the equivalent of eating your seed corn to save a little money.

Just as I’ve always known there are monsters in the world, monsters and things even more evil, I’ve always known that it is God who keeps evil at bay.

Great thoughts ensure musical expression.

Repetition makes us feel secure and variation makes us feel free.

Adolescence in my growing up period was truly "Happy Days," the title of a TV show connotating the quality of this life period.