Older people have formed their opinions about everything, and don't waver before they act. It's twice as hard for us young ones to hold our ground, and maintain our opinions, in a time when all ideals are being shattered and destroyed, when people are showing their worst side, and do not know whether to believe in truth and right and God.

I had an occasional flash of understanding, but then got selfishly wrapped up again in my own problems and pleasures.

I am what a romantic movie is to a profound thinker - a mere diversion, a comic interlude, something that is soon forgotten.

I want friends, not admirers. People who respect me for my character and my deeds, not my flattering smile. The circle around me would be much smaller, but what does that matter, as long as they're sincere?

In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.

As long as you can look fearlessly at the sky, you'll know that your pure within and will find happiness once more.

Misfortunes never come singly.