Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

A jug fills drop by drop.

In the increasingly convincing darkness the words become palpable, like a fruit that is too beautiful to eat.

Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.

All satire is blind to the forces liberated by decay. Which is why total decay has absorbed the forces of satire.

An intellectual is a man who doesn't know how to park a bike.

A good liar must have a good memory.

If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands

There is nothing more miserable in the world than to arrive in paradise and look like your passport photo.

Young heads take example of the ancient.

My government will be open. Anyone found guilty of corruption will be dealt with in accordance with the law. If you are corrupt you will have to hang your boots.

Hollywood brides keep the bouquets and throw away the grooms.

The fascination of shooting as a sport depends almost wholly on whether you are at the right or wrong end of the gun.

We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman.

There's nothing in the world so demoralizing as money.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

I've got a woman's ability to stick to a job and get on with it when everyone else walks off and leaves it.

I love Madrid. I am happy to be here. I have been here three years and hope to be here longer. But I am proud of where I come from and never forget the people I grew up with.

Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.