It doesn't matter what business you're in. It is the people who achieve things, not capital, and the great advantage for us is that I think women have always known this.

We have to shift our emphasis from economic efficiency and materialism towards a sustainable quality of life and to healing of our society, of our people and our ecological systems.

It stems from my Australianisms and belief that everyone is a fundamental cog in the wheel.

It is your duty to do your best. It is not, however, your birth-right to prevail.

In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.

All that is really necessary for survival of the fittest it seems is an interest in life good bad or peculiar.

Yale is a crucible in American life for the accommodation of intellectual achievement, of wisdom, of refinement, with the democratic ideals of openness, of social justice and of equal opportunity.

So, you're telling me that no matter what, you can't be happy? Well, darling, it's no wonder you're miserable. It's what you want...So then try (to be happy).

I had lunch the other day with my niece, Emma, and she said, 'You're so smart, Aunt Julia.' And I wanted to say, 'I'm not smart - I'm 41! You're 17!'

I love to go back and write and direct another film one day, but that's on the backburner for now because I'm involved with so much television at the moment.

I might live miles away from you, but I do understand you issues.

A man should make all he can, and give all he can.

Do what you say you're going to do! People can do nothing but respect that.