Great contests generally excite great animosities.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.

Accept yourself, seek the divinity within you.

Sarah in the City of Moon' is about building bridges not walls.'-Fida Qutob

Wake up and smell the coffee.

I think that something needs to be weird in order to have real beauty.

Although I've watched myself making the transition from being a girl to being a woman, I still feel 15 years old. My reflection disagrees.

I think someone's sexual orientation is great fodder for gossip. But again, it's non-news to me or anyone who knows me.

Mainly, I feel very fortunate to be able to do what I love.

When you listen carefully to the soundscape it becomes quite miraculous.

Advent is patience it's how God has made us a people of promise, in a world of impatience.

I'm really keen to try things. I love improvisation. It's quite exciting.