The instruction received at the mother's knee, and the paternal lessons, together with the pious and sweet souvenirs of the fireside, are never effaced entirely from the soul.

The quarrels and divisions about religion were evils unknown to the heathen. The reason was because the religion of the heathen consisted rather in rites and ceremonies than in any constant belief.

Do not smoke without asking permission or sit so near (as in a train) that the smoke might annoy.

All I can do is be me, whoever that is.

I knew that there had been times in the past-terrible times-when people had destroyed others in haste,in fear, and had brought about their own destruction

I do not support individual countries taking military action against another country because of its human rights record, or subsequently justifying taking such action on human rights grounds.

My top tip is to go for makeup that suits you, not what you want to look like.

That wasn't a bad price for a first book. My agent upped it as much as possible. I was 27 and had nothing behind me. I was working like a fool to earn a living and pay for my apartment

Do not taste food while you're cooking. You may lose your nerve to serve it.

If things don't work out the way you want, hold your head up high and be proud. And try again. And again. And again!

Don't stop believing in miracles.