It is well within the order of things That man should listen when his mate sings; But the true male never yet walked Who liked to listen when his mate talked.

Desire and longing are the whips of God.

I desire Virtue, though I love her not- I have no faith in her when she is got: I fear that she will bind and make me slave And send me songless to the sullen grave.

Kinder the enemy who must malign us Than the smug friend who will define us

No matter how they abuse you toleration is how you abuse yourself.

Money doesn't buy elegance. You can take an inexpensive sheath, add a pretty scarf, gray shoes, and a wonderful bag, and it will always be elegant.

People call me a perfectionist, but I'm not. I'm a rightist. I do something until it's right, and then I move on to the next thing.

There is no magic wand that can resolve our problems. The solution rests with our work and discipline.

Add two letters two paris and it's paradise.

Love in its early stages rarely maintains a level, it always seems to be growing or diminishing.

I am not satisfied in making money for myself. I endeavor to provide employment for hundreds of the women of my race.

I don't necessarily self-identify as a writer, 'cause it implies a certain level of intelligence.

Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses.

Every day I wake up and that’s my goal, to be on a constant quest for knowledge and do something different, being unique and being uncommon.