“Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice.”

“We regard America and Europe as old friends. We keep old friends, but we make new friends in Japan, India, and China.”

“I will not say the fact that there are no European Union observers at an election means that it will not be fair and free.”

“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.”