A liar lies to others. A fool lies to herself.

Only you could be more important than what I wanted...what I needed. What I want and what I need is to be with you, and I know I'll never be strong enough to leave again.

I have seldom known a person who deserted the truth in trifles and then could be trusted in matters of importance.

I then spoke to chancellor (Angela) Merkel of Germany and we agreed that the United States and our European allies will work closely together in the weeks and months ahead.

Amusement that is excessive and followed only for its own sake, allures and deceives us.

Loud, stupid and overeating will suffice as long as we also have the funny, the fierce and the intellectual

The collective experience of watching a great film together in a room is a transcendent moment that will never die.

Better untaught than ill-taught.

I feel really content in my 30s actually. I don't feel like the wisest person in the world but I definitely don't worry or stress like I used to.

Art is not an elitist gift for a few select people. Art is for everyone.