"For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality."

"Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality."

"You will suffer, son of Hades!’ What else is new? Nico thought."

"I have learnt how to live, how to be in the world and of the world, and not just to stand aside and watch."

"I don't need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey just as much sex appeal picking apples off a tree or standing in the rain."

"Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if your ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up."