There is a sanctity involved with bringing a child into this world: it is better than bombing one out of it.

We do a lot of shows for young people who have probably never been to the theater before and they are learning about the Holocaust, which unhappily, many of them do not know about.

Linda Lavin

The source of all humor is not laughter, but sorrow.

Mark Twain

America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.

John Updike

Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.

Beyonce Knowles

... keeping her wild-honey-and-chamomile-soaked hair from falling into her oatmeal-and-yogurt face mask

Emma McLaughlin

Your 40s are a major trough. About the age of 50, feelings of satisfaction begin to rebound and keep rising into your 50s, 60s and 70s, with health being a major factor.

Jane Pauley

I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water.

Maya Angelou

Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking oneself. You can't put on make-up, or dress yourself, or do you hair with any sort of fun or joy if you're doing it from a position of correction.

Kevyn Aucoin

Be yourself is about the worst advice you can give to some people.

Thomas L. Masson

There are grammatical errors even in his silence.

Stanislaw Lec, Unkempt Thoughts

being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.

Simone Elkeles

All lovers swear more performance than they are able

William Shakespeare