That thorny path, those stormy skies, have drawn our spirits nearer; and rendered us, by sorrow's ties, each to the other dearer.

Patience wins the race.

Obstinacy and vehemency in opinion are the surest proofs of stupidity.

I'm a feminist, a 21st-century feminist - which means choice and freedom. One has the right to be both glamorous and ethically structured.

Fortunately, both my parents, especially my mom, have guided me, and been amazing at handling my career and my finances. They taught me not to buy what I don't need, when I'm not working that much.

There is hardly any contact more depressing to a young ardent creature than that of a mind in which years full of knowledge seem to have issued in a blank absence of interest or sympathy.

I'll go anywhere. To get picked up somewhere will be a blessing

It's cool to tell a real story.

Fearlessness is a result of faith in oneself and faith in God.

I don't worry about being a woman alone out there. My advice to people is to smile a lot, talk to strangers, accept all invitations and eat everything you're offered.

An election is coming. Universal peace is declared and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.

I love Chekhov. I could go on all day about him.

Whenever you see a successful woman, look out for three men who are going out of their way to try to block her.