We must never relent in our efforts to resolve conflicts through diplomacy and through all of the instruments bestowed by the Charter of the United Nations.

Our primary objective must be to prevent wars, and when we fail in this, we must protect and assist the innocent victims.

We all have our place in this diverse Spain.

In a unified and diverse Spain, based on the equality of and solidarity between its people, there is room for all of us. And for all of our feelings and sensitivities and our distinct ways of being Spaniards.

The most important thing to strive for in life is some kind of personal and professional achievement. Not as a man or a woman, but as a person.

The notion of overnight stardom is really dangerous. For almost every person who has success in this business, there are years and years of hard work to get there. To have longevity, you really have to train, and you really have to work.

Arouse your energy for the attainment of the as-yet-unattained, for the achievement of the as-yet-unachieved, for the realization of the as-yet-unrealized.

The success of 'The Shadow of the Wind' made me very happy, but it did not change my perspective or the way I was.