"It's the problem with fairy tales. From far away, they seem so perfect. But up close, they're just as complicated as real life."

“Israel also deprived the world of its chance of shedding tears of genuine sympathy over her destruction. The world resents this; it likes to feel noble and sympathetic.”

“Everyone marries the Duke of Westminster. There are a lot of duchesses, but only one Coco Chanel.”

“I wouldn't be the best offensive player if I didn't have a great setter. She serves me up nectar.”

“There is no man on earth who can give a final judgment on what the most beautiful shape may be. Only God knows.”

Source : "Mathematics, Education and Philosophy: An International Perspective". Book by Paul Ernest, 1994.

“Globalization by the way of McDonald’s and KFC has captured the hearts, the minds, and from what I can see through the window, the growing bellies of the folks here.”

Source : Raquel Cepeda (2014). “Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina”, p.178, Simon and Schuster

“I don't tend to do much with my lips. My lips are naturally very pink, so if I add any more colour, it looks like I've been smacked in the mouth!”

“The Energy Bus serves as a force field to ward off any negativity that tries to infiltrate or enter your team or business. It made a big impact on our team. I recommend it highly!”

“It is not surprising that most Pakistanis do not support America's bombardment of Afghanistan. The Afghans are neighbours on the brink of starvation and devastated by war. America has shown itself to be untrustworthy, a superpower that uses its values as a scabbard for its sword.”