She lived frugally, but her meals were the only things on which she deliberately spent her money. She never compromised on the quality of her groceries, and drank only good-quality wines.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

One of these days they'll be making a film where the whole human race gets wiped out in a nuclear war, but everything works out in the end.

That’s what love’s all about. You’re the only one having those wonderful feelings, but you have to go it alone as you wander through the dark your mind and body have to bear it all. All by yourself.

Spending plenty of time on something can be the most sophisticated form of revenge.

This is the extent of his knowledge of the sea: it was very big, it was salty, and fish lived there.

As long as possible, I would really like to complete one marathon per year. Though my time has been slowing down as I get older, it has become a very important part of my life.