Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

For in music there is no material to be deducted.

We look back on our life as a thing of broken pieces, because our mistakes and failures are always the first to strike us, and outweigh in our imagination what we have accomplished and attained.

Legislators and revolutionaries who promise equality and liberty at the same time, are either psychopaths or mountebanks.

Whatever liberates our spirit without giving us mastery over ourselves is destructive.

You cannot receive God when you block people from your life

Kindness always works with the most important person — YOU. Be kind for you, not others.

Romance depends upon imperfect knowledge.

That's a rule in the business. No tongue. You can't really get into it, otherwise, it's weird. I think that particular scene made his (Adam Brody) girlfriend jealous. There were issues.

When we hear people talk of riches, honors and amusements of the world, let us remember that all things have an end, and let us then say: My God, I wish for You alone and nothing more.

It's been a long time since I've had champagne.

I began reading in French. I didn't read in English until high school.

I think someone's sexual orientation is great fodder for gossip. But again, it's non-news to me or anyone who knows me.

Open your mind before you open your mouth

The only influence that can really upset the injustice and iniquity of men is the power that breathes in the Christian tradition, renewing our participation in the Life that is the Light of men.