My experience in childhood and adolescence of the subordinate role played by the female in a society run entirely by men had convinced me that I was not cut out to be a wife.

Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them

I tell young people: Do not think of yourself, think of others. Think of the future that awaits you, think about what you can do and do not fear anything.

Find first peace within yourself. Don't eat too much. Keep your brain active. Love.

The body does whatever it wants. I am not my body; I am my mind.

I should thank Mussolini for having declared me to be of an inferior race. This led me to the joy of working, not any more unfortunately, in university institutes but in a bedroom.

Progress depends on our brain. The most important part of our brain, that which is neocortical, must be used to help others and not just to make discoveries.

At 100, I have a mind that is superior - thanks to experience - than when I was 20.

It's not enough what I did in the past - there is also the future.

If I die tomorrow or in a year, it is the same — it is the message you leave behind you that counts.

My life has been enriched by excellent human relations, work and interests. I have never felt lonely.

Courage for the big troubles in life, lad' he'd say, 'and patience for the small. Be of good cheer. God is awake.

Ignorance is a lot like alcohol: the more you have of it, the less you are able to see its effect on you.

I have a simple philosophy: Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

I actually share her view and understand her frustration when any government attempts to ban secular symbols like Santa Claus or Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer or Christmas lights.

A lot of people say the sitcom is dead. I think they're right to some extent, in that the shows they're putting out are all the same.

I probably tweet every other day, which I know isn't half as much as some people.

I have watched a lot of Tendulkar and we have spoken to each other a lot. He has it in him to be among the very best.

It is not a sin to be seventy but it is also no joke.

It takes a bomb under his arse to make Hitler see logic.

I'm far from perfect but I have managed to earn a good deal of respect by trying to implement the kinds of things you learn about.