To live like a poor man is only fun when you are rich.

If Botticelli were alive today he'd be working for Vogue.

The social sciences were for all those who had not yet decided what to do with their lives, and for all those whose premature frustrations led them into the sterile alleys of confrontation.

Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

Monica Seles: I'd hate to be next door to her on her wedding night.

Flogging. The only solution to every problem. I warrant even the culprit himself doesn't know! It was just... his... turn!

I imagine hell like this: Italian punctuality, German humour and English wine.

Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.

Beliefs are what divide people. Doubt unites them.

Terrorism is the war of the poor, and war is the terrorism of the rich.

If you're going to be a prisoner of your own mind, the least you can do is make sure it's well furnished.

I write to get ideas out of my head

I constantly reminded myself with the fact that the world isn't about what's fair, but how you cope with what is unfair.

Bring out others’ better side and they are more likely to see and support yours.

I'm such a geek, I know all about mythology and I don't know Marc Jacobs.

I can choose to come into the world as my right brain personality, which is more compassionate, more open, more loving, and more right here, right now available.

I think what I've learned out of this lifetime is you should be proud of where you come from.

The whole human rights structure is based on the accountability of governments.

Be relentless in pursuing your happiness.

I am working hard to ensure that working families can continue to afford to live in our city.

It's O.K. to accept good fortune.