Throughout history, the characteristic feature of the nation state is its monopoly of violence.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
The father who has selflessly poured himself into the life of his children may leave no other monument than that of his children. But as for a life well lived, no other monument is necessary.
Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.
Capability can handle challenges, it doesn't accept charity.
Change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal.
I've never won an award for anything, and I think it's weird. I mean, that's really cool but it's strange to think you could get an award for acting. I always thought that was strange.
No two persons can learn something and experience it in the same way.
Nothing complements a fast mind better than a slow tongue. And nothing aggravates a slow mind better than a fast tongue.
There's more to a person than flesh. Judge others by the sum of their soul and you'll see that beauty is a force of light that radiates from the inside out.
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.