I am happier when I love than when I am loved. I adore my husband, my son, my grandchildren, my mother, my dog, and frankly, I don't know if they even like me. But who cares? Loving them is my joy.

I was born in the middle of World War II, the middle of the Holocaust; I was born when there was no declaration of human rights, when feminism was not an issue, when children were working in factories. I mean, today's world is a better place!

The most poor and backward areas in the world are those in which women are subjugated and exploited. Improving the situation of the woman improves the family, the community, and by extension the whole country.

You can't find someone who doesn't want to be found.

I'm surrounded by young people. I'm always now the oldest and the shortest person in the room.

In my private circle I am a mother, grandmother, wife, friend, daughter... the success means nothing to my small tribe.

The writer of good will carries a lamp to illuminate the dark corners.