Revolution devours its own parents as well as its own children.

Freedom to think requires not only freedom of expression but also freedom from the threat of orthodoxy and being outcast and ostracized.

... one can judge a civilization by the way its treats its women.

history, like nature, has its own economy, its own balancing of forces in the final accounting. Nothing can be lost, except to awareness.

The essence of all religion is to be willing to risk your life for a belief - not for survival.

To be a Marxist does not mean that one becomes a Communist party member. There are as many varieties of Marxists as there are of Protestants.

Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious

Every stage of life has its troubles and no man is content with his own age.

Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted Valentino to design my wedding dress. Valentino is the definition of timeless elegance. I don't think there's another couture house like it.

What assurance do I have that your parenting isn't screwing me up?

My favorite singer to this day is Nat King Cole. I've tried to emulate his phrasing. It is so absolutely beautiful to listen to his lovely voice.

And why not?” “You know why! This is a bad idea.” “Perhaps I like a challenge.” “Perhaps you’re a glutton for punishment!” “Perhaps I am in love.

I have a horror of sunsets; they're so romantic, so operatic.

I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.

We, ignorant of ourselves, Beg often our own harms, which the wise powers Deny us for our good; so find we profit By losing of our prayers.