“Our political system needs changing. It needs to move away from personalities and patronage to a system of party programs and consultation with the people.”

“I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.”

“We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.”

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me...”

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“So many books, so little time.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”