"In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics."

"What appeals to me? There are things, points of view, uses of the language, habits of dress, ways of thought and believing that came to me from my grandparents and came to them from theirs. Things that are of good use in any situation, no matter what the future may hold."

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead."

"Rise to the occassion which is life!"

"Nobody minds having what is too good for them."

"Indulge your imagination in every possible flight."