that as long as we are being remembered, we remain alive.

People tend to complicate their own lives, as if living weren't already complicated enough.

Time has taught me not to lose hope, yet not to trust too much in hope either.

Remember me, even if it's only in a corner and secretly. Don't let me go.

Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you.

Every book has a soul, the soul of the person who wrote it and the soul of those who read it and dream about it.

There are no second chances in life, except to feel remorse.

Never trust girls who let themselves be touched right away. But even less those who need a priest for approval.

The moment you stop to think about whether you love someone, you've already stopped loving that person forever.

Books hold no passports. There's only one true literary tradition: the human.

Paris is the only city in the world where starving to death is still considered an art.

The ultimate altruism is nothing but the sacrifice of one’s self for the benefit of others. Love yourself but never forget to be altruistic to others in need.

...see the blessing and beauty that you are.

For a case study in personal branding. Google “Jarod Kintz.” He’s kind of a big deal.

Dinner is a great first date. Don't believe that stuff about girls not wanting to eat on a first date - sharing a romantic meal is so sexy.

I've done quite a few big American films.

I'm not the type to cut back on hot showers, but there's no harm in hot water when it's warmed by the sun.

Refuse to believe and research is a way to the truth.

There are bigger stars out there than me. But I went through my s-, as people do as they get older.

Who wouldn't prefer having breakfast in bed to getting up at the crack of dawn and having a cup of coffee in a studio makeup department?