nothing is more important than empathy for another human being's suffering. Nothing. Not a career, not wealth, not intelligence, certainly not status. We have to feel for one another if we're going to survive with dignity.

When I wear a silk scarf I never feel so definitely like a woman, a beautiful woman

Whatever you love most, you fear you might lose, you know it can change. Why do you look from left to right when you cross the street? Because you don’t want to get run over. But, you still cross the street.

If you ever need a helping hand, it is at the end of your arm. As you get older you must remember you have a second hand. The first one is to help yourself. The second hand is to help others.

Never throw out anyone.

You can always tell what kind of a person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you.

Some people dream of having a big swimming pool. With me, it’s closets