The world cannot continue to wage war like physical giants and to seek peace like intellectual pygmies

It is a pleasurable thing to earn the admiration of others, but it is a far better feeling to honestly admire thyself.

A smile is the most beautiful colour in the world.

A kleptomaniac is a person who helps himself because he can't help himself.

Music was what I always wanted to do and I was one of the lucky few to achieve my ambition and earn a living from it for which I'm very grateful.

Quit the world, and the world forgets you.

Maybe we should always assume the worst.

For myself, solitude is rather like a folded-up forest that I carry with me everywhere and unfurl around myself when I have need.

I saw the S.B.A. with just enormous potential, and that's what I told the president - this is really a jewel.

I've heard a lot about you, Rose. Don't worry. It was all good." "No, it wasn't.

You're my life now and I will do anything to protect you.