…In the very simplicity of her desire to punish herself appeared egoism in its purest form. Never before had this woman who seemed to think only of herself experienced an egoism so immaculate.

We are not wounded so deeply when betrayed by the things we hope for as when betrayed by things we try our best to despise.In such betrayal comes the dagger in the back.

Shame, as an emotion, has a core meaning, in relating individuals to wider social groups and norms -- real or imagined.

Our approach to making games is to find the fun first and then use the technology to enhance the fun.

Posterity preserves only what will pack into small compass. Jewels are handed down from age to age; less portable valuables disappear.

To be alive is to be addicted, and to be alive and addicted is to stand in need of grace.

The abuser knows where you work. Even if a woman goes underground at night, the abuser knows where to find her during the day.

Remember our heritage is our power; we can know ourselves and our capacities by seeing that other women have been strong.

I dreamed of having a book of my own, of writing one that I could put on a shelf.

Aamir Khan told me that I was doing Sameer's character all wrong in Dil Chahta Hai

The juice of the grape is the liquid quintessence of concentrated sunbeams.

We are doomed to cling to a life even while we find it unendurable.