The first man who compared woman to a rose was a poet; the second, an imbecile.

İstanbul is a magical seal which unites Europe and Asia since the ancient times. Without a doubt, Istanbul is certainly the most beautiful place of the world.

Our dreams are a second life. I have never been able to penetrate without a shudder those ivory or horned gates which separate us from the invisible world.

I have always differentiated between two types of friends; those who want proofs of friendship, and those who do not. One kind loves me for myself and the others for themselves.

Nothing is indifferent, nothing is powerless in the universe; an atom might destroy everything, an atom might save everything!

The key to success is simple. Make people dream.

When the soul drifts uncertainly between life and the dream, between the mind's disorder and the return to cool reflection, it is in religious thought that we should seek consolation.

Our dreams are a second life.

The enthusiasm of old men is singularly like that of infancy.

The tree of knowledge is not the tree of life! And yet can we cast out of our spirits all the good or evil poured into them by so many learned generations? Ignorance cannot be learned.

The only refuge left to us was the poet's ivory tower, which we climbed, ever higher, to isolate ourselves from the mob.

The devil himself can become beauty, so we are told, to corrupt mankind."(Marco)

There is no one so lonely than a man who loves only himself.

Is that the longest fifth set ever? It was? So, no, I've never played one longer than that!

Natural talent is a questionable phenomenon. Inclination perhaps, but innate ability is extremely rare.

Floyd Mayweather is in the sport to give great performances.

Music is my mother and my father; it is my work and my rest...my blood...my compass...my love.

Don't trust a brilliant idea unless it survives the hangover.

The essential doesn't change.

Each one must learn for himself the highest wisdom. It cannot be taught. You have the wisdom of your race. Be content.

The three most important words in investing...Margin of Safety.