"The reality is that China is a much stronger power today, because the economic dimension has been added to the military and strategic one."

“Discomfort and awkwardness are places where you feel things. I'm a big advocate for being happy. We can choose to live in a happy bubble. But part of being happy is understanding how sad things can be.”

“Because of 'The Birds' and 'Marnie' I was, as the expression goes, hot in Hollywood and producers and directors wanted to hire me.”

“I love, I absolutely, love the Office and Curb your Enthusiasm. Those are just classic shows.”

“The real world is horrible.”

“And then, as if written by the hand of a bad novelist, an incredible thing happened.”

Source : Jonathan Stroud (2003). “Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book One: Amulet of Samarkand, The (International Edition)”, Disney-Hyperion

“I always feel there is a link between music and spirituality.”

“Never, dear gods. Never mess with mortals.”

“Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very, skilful, very clever and his left foot is like Diego Maradona's.”

Source : "Messi Leaves La Liga Greats Trailing". uk.reuters.com. November 23, 2014.