In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles.

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.

If you're struggling today, remember that life is worth living and believe that the best is yet to come. Remember that you are loved, you matter, and never forget that there is always hope.

Without purpose, we're zombies aimlessly roaming the earth.

It's solitary drinking that makes drunkards.

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

I'm not really into the fashion thing.

I'm doing a Dylan Thomas film, Map of Love, with Mick Jagger producing again. It's a wonderful script.

He marries best who puts it off until it is too late.

Okay, that so did me in. Mr. Rock being all emotional? Expressing his feelings?" p. 12

I am a fallen woman, but I assure you: I did not fall. I was pushed.

Growing up, I had a ton of friends, and I had a great life, but people still made fun of me sometimes.