The names of persons and living creatures demand respect, because when we speak to them we touch their heart and become a part of thier life force.

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

I'm open to love, and I think that I will fall in love with a wonderful man.

When I'm scared - and I'm always scared when I have to face an audience, when I have to read a review, when I publish a book...then, I think of my grandfather. My grandfather was this strong, tough Basque who would never bend....What would he do? Well, he would go ahead, close his eyes, and drive forward. You do it and the spirit that is within you....is there.

When you make an omelet, as when you make love, affection counts for more than technique.

I never said I wanted a 'happy' life but an interesting one. From separation and loss, I have learned a lot. I have become strong and resilient, as is the case of almost every human being exposed to life and to the world. We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward.

The world is a very unjust, unfair place and we have to live with that. Historically, there is impunity for most crimes.