If they would teach us from the time we're little to meditate and get in touch with all that our souls know, we wouldn't fight so much.
Shirley MacLainebonding through dependence never works, whereas bonding through freedom always does.
Shirley MacLaineFor if the talent or individuality is there, it should be expressed. If it doesn't find its way out into the air, it can be turned inward and gnaw like the fox at the Spartan boy's belly.
Shirley MacLaineI'm very aware, but I'm very naïve. When you are really naïve and expecting safety and expecting the best, you don't feel you're taking risks. You can get smacked a little, but usually it works out pretty well. I would say that, as much as you can instill your open-minded naivety, if you're basically open minded, then you can do damn near anything.
Shirley MacLaine