My father was a great innovator in public life, but when it came to raising his daughters, no one could have been more conservative.

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

I do not like candid pictures. They are so unattractive.

I have always believed that God never gives a cross to bear larger than we can carry. No matter what, he wants us to be happy, not sad. birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?

I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts - spirit, beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back - length of life.

it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable.

I tried to allow my children to take risks, to test themselves. Better broken bones than broken spirit.

Life is not a matter of milestones, but moments.

Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, and you can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?

Your imagination can take you to the best and worst places. It is a ship on a sea of dreams and it's up to you to steer it.

Falling in love is the most beautiful wonder.

Anyone can make them cry, but it takes a genius to make them laugh.

Once you cross the 50 you feel like an unsaddled horse.

I see the future of Brazil as the future of the planet.

If you would like to live in a community in which you may have pride, then dedicate yourself in a spirit of humility and your responsibilities in that community.

On our way home we were waiting for the bus when a very fat, pompous-looking woman reeled out of a pub shouting, "Melancholia? Ad nauseam."

Those who are passionate about what they do have an advantage that is nearly impossible to overcome. In passion there is energy, creativity, resilience and persistence. Passion will get it done.

Resenting promotion is one of the greatest obstacles to success. People who have issues with selling and promotion are usually broke.

Do my movement and my thinking have an intimate connection? First of all, I don't think my body doesn't think.