What is existence for but to be laughed at if men in their twenties have already attained the utmost?

In addition to my other numerous acquaintances, I have one more intimate confidant… My depression is the most faithful mistress I have known — no wonder, then, that I return the love.

There's a difference between immaturity and not being ready, and there's a certain maturity in admitting that you're not ready.

I believe that women have a capacity for understanding and compassion which man structurally does not have, does not have it because he cannot have it. He's just incapable of it.

I mean, moderation, not deprivation. That's my new way of living.

Are you, monsieur, a man of your word?" "It really depends upon the word," Magnus said. "There are so many wonderful words.

ASAP. Whatever that means. It must mean, 'Act swiftly awesome pacyderm!

I suppose in John Kerry's world good diplomacy lets the boys in the bar finish raping the girl for fear of causing a fuss. Okay, that was unfair.

Our membership of the euro is a guarantee of monetary stability and creates the right conditions for sustainable growth. Our membership of the euro is the only choice.

When you grow up--and from the look of things, you have awhile--but you learn things never go back to normal simply because everyone's sorry. Sorry is ridiculous.

Iran's economy is now shrinking by 1 percent a year. Its oil production is down 40 percent.

People who want the most approval get the least and people who need approval the least get the most.