“ At the age of four with paper hats and wooden swords we're all Generals. Only some of us never grow out of it. ”

“ Corruption is nature's way of restoring our faith in democracy. ”

“ Courage is often lack of insight, whereas cowardice in many cases is based on good information. ”

“ In America, through pressure of conformity, there is freedom of choice, but nothing to choose from. ”

“ Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious. ”

“ I am an optimist, unrepentant and militant. After all, in order not to be a fool an optimist must know how sad a place the world can be. It is only the pessimist who finds this out anew every day. ”

“ The habit of religion is oppressive, an easy way out of thought. ”

“ Monica Seles: I'd hate to be next door to her on her wedding night. ”

“ If Botticelli were alive today he'd be working for Vogue. ”

“ The truth is really an ambition which is beyond us. ”