Corruption is nature's way of restoring our faith in democracy.

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.

She wanted him, but she didn't want to want him.

Some people have enough dust on their bibles to write damnation on it.

Throughout this country's history there have of course been systematic efforts to create an official underclass.

No man was ever eloquent by trying to be eloquent, but only by being so.

a personality devoted uniquely to its own development absorbs other lives.

Set goals that are achievable. Bring about meaningful change one step at a time. Raising awareness is not enough.

I will talk and act, not on my knees, but with prudence.

I'm sorry but I've been on my own a long time. I don't know what to talk when I bump into other people.

I want to be a big model. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I believe that will be one day I do it perfectly!

We have all made mistakes in this life. How we learn from our mistakes is the measure of who we are.