What is the purpose of a city if not to grant the greatest of gifts, anonymity?

I wonder whether there is such a thing as a sense of individuality. Is it all a facade, covering a deep need to belong? Are we simply pack animals desperately trying to pretend we are not?

I believe one has to escape oneself to discover oneself.

The eye always fills in the imperfections.

Passion was the antithesis of morality.

I realised when it came to men, I did not pick the beautiful or the correct. I picked the wrong one.

Tell Hugh, " she whispered.Tell Hugh your freaking self! He's right here! And you're not going anywhere.

And involuntarily I compared the childish sarcasm, the religious sarcasm of Voltaire with the irresistible irony of the German philosopher whose influence is henceforth ineffaceable.

Restoration and hope is available each time you return to God.

He who despairs of the human condition is a coward but he who has hope for it is a fool.

You know, when someone prefers their own brother over you, it isn't a confidence booster.

If it seems a childish thing to do, do it in remembrance that you are a child.

Obviously I pray every day there's less casualty.

Life has come from a very beautiful source. If you remain in touch with that source, everything about you will be beautiful.

I don't know how the heart withstands it.

Jimmy Greaves and Kenny Dalglish had similar know-how, but Dalglish's knowledge and reading of the game was far superior. He was the most complete footballer in British soccer.