Pain is an illusion, an illusion that really really hurts!

On a silent moonlit night look at the sky and see yourself dancing with those distant twinkling stars.

Being useful to others is not the same thing as being equal.

When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are. Loneliness comes with life.

It takes a man to make a devil.

I want a man I can keep for myself. I wouldn't ever share my man with anyone else.

I hate any kind of owing of anything.

Standing near the door, we dipped our fingers in the holy water, crossed and blessed ourselves, and proceeded up to the sleeping-room, in the usual order, two by two.

Wisdom is not to be obtained from textbooks, but must be coined out of human experience in the flame of life.

Today I forgive all those who have ever offended me. I give my love to all thirsty hearts, both to those who love me and to those who do not love me.

Brilliant results don't just show up by chance. The finest things in life take patience, focus and sacrifice.