I sincerely want peace, not because I lack resources for war, but because I hate bloodshed.

Happiness and unhappiness are in the heart and spirit of each one of us: If you feel unhappy, then place yourself above that and act so that your happiness does not get to be dependent on anything.

You philosophers are lucky men. You write on paper and paper is patient. Unfortunate Empress that I am, I write on the susceptible skins of living beings.

In politics a capable ruler must be guided by circumstances, conjectures and conjunctions.

The more a man knows, the more he forgives.

Nothing is more difficult, in my opinion, than to avoid something that fundamentally attracts you.

A great wind is blowing, and that gives you either imagination or a headache.

One does not always do the best there is. One does the best one can.

it is better to inspire a reform than to enforce it.

Power without a nation's confidence is nothing.

I am one of the people who love the why of things.

Where there is great love, there are always happiness and joy.

I'm not just a boy toy. I have feelings and dreams like anybody else.

Sometimes I bust out and do things so permanent. Like tattoos and marriage.

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'

George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major world final.

What you think you become.

Had I listened to my agent, I'd be running around in tights, climbing buildings and stuff.

There is no enlightenment outside of daily life.

Every man I meet is in some way my superior...

If a person who indulges in gluttony is a glutton, and a person who commits a felony is a felon, then God is an iron.