There is no greater pillar of stability than a strong, free and educated woman, and there is no more inspiring role model than a man who respects and cherishes women and champions their leadership.

I like to hide behind the characters I play. Despite the public perception, I am a very private person who has a hard time with the fame thing.

Love should be that person that inspires you to be a better person.

There is so much more to understand.

It is not enough to defend our values at home, in our newspapers and in our institutions. We also have to defend them in the refugee camps of the Middle East, and the ruined ghost towns of Syria.

I never like being touched, ever. People used to say I held my breath when they were hugging me. I still do.

When I first went to places where people were suffering from war and persecution, I felt ashamed of my feelings of sadness. I could see more possibilities in my life.