It's like all those quiet people, when they do lose their tempers they lose them with a vengeance.

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness - to save oneself trouble.

The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.

I'm sure you have a theme: the theme of your life. You can embellish it or desecrate it, but it's your theme, and as long as you follow it, you will experience harmony and peace of mind.

A woman who doesn't lie is a woman without imagination and without sympathy.

I learned ... that one can never go back, that one should not ever try to go back - that the essence of life is going forward. Life is really a one way street, isn't it?

I never can stand seeing people pleased with themselves,” said Joanna. “It arouses all my worst instincts.