Without tenderness, a man is uninteresting.

In Europe, it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman - we make love with anyone we find attractive.

Do let him read the papers. But not while you accusingly tiptoe around the room, or perch much like a silent bird of prey on the edge of your most uncomfortable chair. (He will read them anyway, and he should read them, so let him choose his own good time.) Don't make a big exit. Just go. But kiss him quickly, before you go, otherwise he might think you are angry; he is used to suspecting he is doing something wrong.

one should be afraid of life, not of death.

You can't live without illusions, even if you must fight for them.

Duties are what make life most worth living. Lacking them, you are not necessary to anyone.

Friendship is a precious gift that can't be bought or sold. It's value is greater than mountains made of gold. If you shall ask God for a gift be thankful if he sends not diamonds pearls or riches but the love and trust of friends. It is the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.