Years ago, I thought old age would be dreadful, because I should not be able to do things I would want to do. Now I find there is nothing I want to do after all

No one sex can govern alone. I believe that one of the reasons why civilization has failed so lamentably is that is had one-sided government.

Dreams are great. When they disappear you may still be there, but you will have ceased to live.

When she woke briefly during her last illness and found all her family around her bedside: "Am I dying or is this my birthday?"

A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear.

The only thing I like about rich people is their money.

I married beneath me. All women do.