Freedom is not constituted primarily of privileges but responsibilities.

Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is.

Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.

The need to be right is a sign of a vulgar mind.

Liberty is the right not to lie.

To grow old is to pass from passion to compassion.

There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know the night.

Yes, everything is simple. It's people who complicate things.

The greatness of man lies in his decision to be stronger than his condition.

Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear.

Sometimes, carrying on, just carrying on, is a superhuman achievement.

Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.

Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving.

Encourage independence in your children by regularly losing them in the supermarket.

Kids need love the most when they're acting most unlovable.

It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.

When the going gets tough, the tough make cookies.

Once you see the drivers in Indonesia you understand why religion plays such a part in their lives.

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.