To be poor is to suffer. It's the kind of suffering that freezes the heart stone cold.

If the world is unjust, get drunk, wave a sword, then cut off heads.

As far as you can, get into the habit of asking yourself in relation to any action taken by another: "What is his point of reference here?" But begin with yourself: examine yourself first.

Develop your own compass, and trust it. Take risks, dare to fail, remember the first person through the wall always gets hurt.

I knew that even if I was able to call for help, I was in a place so remote that it wasn't likely there would be anyone who could help me. And even if there were, it could take weeks.

I'm never going to be a modern gal. I love colonial. I love early American. I love a big rectangular piece of brown furniture on a hardwood floor.

I notice when I'm at a party where I don't know anybody - even if I have nothing in common with somebody - we can still talk because we were raised by the same TV and cartoons and movies.

There will be a whole new spirit blowing through Texas. There will be a smile on everybody's face and a chill up the spine of every politician.

My definition of beauty is simplicity, elegance, and sensuality. I think that when a woman is in harmony with herself and remains true to her values, she will glow naturally.

... a good idea always attracts other good ideas.

He is happy in his wisdom who has learned at another's expense.

Life is about recapturing lost freedoms.