The lady's not for turning.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.

You're miserable, edgy and tired. You're in the perfect mood for journalism.

When Sleeping Beauty wakes up, the whole palace is upset. “You must go back to sleep, ” her mother tells her, “It’s not time.” From what she understands, the Prince hasn’t come to rescue her yet.

A terrible feeling of loneliness besieged her, so strong it was almost like physical pain...

All things considered, the happiest epitaph to have etched on one's headstone is this: 'He never knew what hit him'.

Under observation, we act less free, which means we effectively are less free.

Divine judgment is intended not to destroy but to awaken people to the devastating truth about their lives.

At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.

What necessity impels a writer who has produced fifty books to write still one more? Why this proliferation, this fear of being forgotten, this debased coquetry?

If people are watching me 365 days a year, 360 days they might be bored to tears. And on the other five days, maybe I would qualify as Satan.

It is not happiness until you capture it and store it out of the reach of time.