Books — the best antidote against the marsh-gas of boredom and vacuity. – George Steiner Category: Books
I have friends whose society is delightful to me; they are persons of all countries and of all ages; distinguished in war, in council, and in letters; easy to live with, always at my command. – Francesco Petrarch Category: Books
I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals. – Brigitte Bardot Category: Beauty
Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anchor for national independence. – David Ben-Gurion Category: Independence