The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.

The most revolutionary thing one can do is always to proclaim loudly what is happening.

Before a revolution happens, it is perceived as impossible; after it happens, it is seen as having been inevitable.

Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.

Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differently.

Being human means throwing your whole life on the scales of destiny when need be, all the while rejoicing in every sunny day and every beautiful cloud.

There is no democracy without socialism, and no socialism without democracy.

We will be victorious if we have not forgotten how to learn.

The working classes in every country only learn to fight in the course of their struggles.

Bourgeois society stands at the crossroads, either transition to socialism or regression into barbarism.

Only to the rude ear of one who is quite indifferent does the song of a bird seem always the same.

At the heart of the impulse to tell stories is a mystery so profound.

Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master? We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.

Becoming an actress takes a lot longer than being a star. I don't want to be a star. I want to be an actress. I want to build a career.

In an autocracy, one person has his way; in an aristocracy, a few people have their way; in a democracy, no one has his way.

Step with care and great tact. And remember life's a great balancing act.

Creativity is the process that gives life to a new product.

Happiness is the art of learning how to get joy from your substance.

I was a Hollywood musical fan as a kid, and I know how rare it is for someone who originates the Broadway role to get to then do it on screen.

The perfectionist is another name for someone who is getting ready to become mad.

All men know the utility of useful things; but they do not know the utility of futility.