What people regard as vanity—leaving great works, having children, acting in such a way as to prevent one's name from being forgotten—I regard as the highest expression of human dignity.

We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.

It's a good idea always to do something relaxing prior to making an important decision in your life.

We always know which is the best road to follow, but we follow only the road that we have become accustomed to.

Death is our constant companion, and it is death that gives each person's life its true meaning.

Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.

Once a problem is solved, its simplicity is amazing.

we who determine how quickly time passes.

When we want something, we have to have a clear purpose in mind for the thing that we want. The only reason for seeking a reward is to know what to do with that reward

Now get going. You'll find a way of calm through.""And you, Mael?""I'll drop in later. I've things for you to do, Withal. But for now, " he faced inland, "I'm going to beat a god senseless.

Alice would choose to love herself, different and extraordinary, every day of the week.

Anne of Austria, wife of Louis XIII of France, had such an aversion to roses that she could not stand seeing one even in a painting.

I don't really hang out with a lot of celebrities.

Ranger fans are the rudest and they're proud of it, I'm sure.

My mom was really vigorous about making sure that we saw things and that we questioned things. Education was so important to both of my parents.

Music is not everything in life. If a young musician looks at it that way, then he can just play his instrument like putting a nail into a wall.

For me, books have always been a way to feel less alone while being alone.

Most music careers slowly but surely go down.

I've never had a method of working. I change according to circumstances; I don't employ any particular technique or style. I make films instinctively, more with my belly than with my brain.