There are two types of stories: public and private.

Nothing good ever happens by itself - it is achieved through striving, though this sometimes bears a high price.

As a writer, you live in permanent self-doubt; youre on permanent trial.

One can criticize the Israeli government, but it is not fair to judge the people of Israel.

Cervantes is the most important Spanish writer. But he is not the most representative of the Spanish. His irony, his sense of humor - they are too subtle to seem Spanish.

A few British suffragettes everybody laughed at started the cause of equality between men and women.

I have absolute respect for Israel and people in Israel who are critical of their own country.

An idea like equality between men and women, which is now accepted in the West, is quite new.

No one here likes a wet dog.

So what are you planning to do with the rest of your life?Develop a drinking problem. More Scotch, please.

Like Hillary Clinton before her, Mrs. Obama has always been a working woman. She is a lawyer turned hospital administrator turned political right hand. It is a unique resume.

The painter should paint not only what he has in front of him, but also what he sees inside himself. If he sees nothing within, then he should stop painting what is in front of him.

When they're people who are your fans, you know, 'cause they really feel what you're singing, that's my favorite

All Americans believe that they are born fishermen. For a man to admit a distaste for fishing would be like denouncing mother-love or hating moonlight.

I do know this: When somebody has to look great on the screen, that's the death of funny.

Don't be sad! Because God sends hope in the most desperate moments. Don't forget, the heaviest rain comes out of the darkest clouds.

A too explicit elucidation in education destroys much of the pleasure of learning. There should be room for sly hinters, masters of suggestion.

It takes time to be a good father. It takes effort - trying, failing, and trying again.