This new power, which has proved itself to be such a terrifying weapon of destruction, is harnessed for the first time for the common good of our community.

When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.

Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.

Good memories are our second chance at happiness.

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.

Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.

It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind.

I have to be seen to be believed.

We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.

Grief is the price we pay for love.

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.

Faith is believe.

I'm not a parent myself, but I think the best solution at this point is to slap that child across the face. It won't stop crying, but at least now it'll be doing it for a good reason.

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.

Even when life challenges us, it's a gift beyond all measure.

I've never watched any of the adaptations of my books. I've never wanted to, and there's absolutely no chance of me doing so in the future.

Let's pray that the human race never escapes from Earth to spread its iniquity elsewhere.

Delayed gratification is the one thing we ignore these days. And if you delay it, it becomes more pleasurable later in life.

I have decided to end my participation in public affairs and to resign my role as premier of Quebec.

In Europe, it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman - we make love with anyone we find attractive.