One must always say things that aim to interest, because in the world one must after all pay for one's keep.

My intention to lecture is as vague as my intention is to go on the stage. I will never consider an offer to lecture, not because I despise the vocation, but because I have no desire to appear on the public rostrum.

I want to write such things as compel the admiring acclamation of the world at large, such things as are written but once in years, things subtle but distinctly different from the books written every day.

I would rather be a fairly happy wife and mother.

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

The technocracy of professional sport has managed to impose a soccer of lightning speed and brute strength: a soccer that negates joy, kills fantasy and outlaws daring.

To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.

It's not easy being Hugh Jackman, but he wears the attention better than anyone I've ever met. He treats every person he meets the same and finds joy in everything he does. The lesson I've learned is that if you work incredibly hard, and you're nice to everybody, you'll be fine.