People make such a big deal about looks, but after a while, when you know someone, you don´t even notice anymore...

those who do not know how to see the precious things in life will never be happy.

Something with inner beauty will live forever, like the scent of a rose.

Sometimes, unexpected things can happen.

The magic is over, but its effects will live forever.

It would be so great to have someone my own age to talk to, even if it was just about books.

I love you, I thought. But I didn’t say it. It was not that I feared she would laugh in my face. She was far too kind for that. My fear was a greater one— that she won’t say it back.

Just because something is beautiful doesn´t mean it´s good.

You are ugly now, on the inside, where it matters most...you are beastly.

It hurts too much so I don't want to talk about it.

I just knew. There was no movie ending. There was only an ending.

You can not go back. That's why it's hard to choose. You have to make the right choice. As long, as you don't choose, everything remains possible.

The fewer limitations the artist imposes on his work, the less chance he has for artistic success.

Riches I need not, nor man's empty praise.

It's a bit of a headache being a perfectionist. You're never satisfied.

Most people think I paint fast. I paint very slowly.

A man is not aware of his virtues (if any). Nevertheless, one hopes that they exist.

I've been to war. I've raised twins. If I had a choice, I'd rather go to war.

It is up to the government to keep the government's secrets.

Some things remain fragments, just the lyrics and melodies or a line or two or a verse.

When a decision is taken belatedly, its execution inevitably leads to haste.