God grant you the strength to fight off the temptations of surrender.

When we hold back out of laziness, that is when we tie ourselves into knots of boredom.

The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.

It is not easy to find something that will intrigue and bind your interest and enthusiasm. This you must seek for yourself.

To burn always with this hard, gem-like flame, to maintain this ecstasy, is success in life.

No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party who ignores her sex.

The thing is, when I had my first success it did coincide with the end of my first marriage, and because I went on to have a very, very unhappy two years, I don't think I equate career success with personal happiness.

You've got to work hard for your success and you've got to have a steady presence. That's the secret.