The stupidity of a stupid man is exercised in a restricted field; the stupidity of an intelligent man has a much wider diffusion, and a far greater effect, aided as it is by the element of surprise.

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.

It was his eyes, so challenging and with a piercing look about them. They were eyes that trusted in nothing and they made her uncomfortable around him, self-conscious.

I don't believe in the concept of a soul mate. Because we are all unique, but we're also simply too similar.

I want faith; but I am faithless

We do not find the Savior using force or coercion to accomplish His purposes.

What would you like?" "A skinny decaf latte." This is a ridiculous form of coffee, but I did not point it out.

I have come to believe that this life I'm wearing will never really fit.

A businessman who reads Business Week is lost to fame. One who reads Proust is marked for greatness.

They say great themes make great novels

Understand there is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance. You must be willing to pay the price.

So I am happy to have fans, especially if it enables me to keep working. And I am really grateful when people respond to my work.