"I've always wanted to marry Elton John."

-- Barry Manilow

“I learned the word non-conformist in fourth grade and immediately announced that I would grow up to become one.”
“An aristocratic culture does not advertise its emotions. In its forms of expression it is sober and reserved. Its general attitude is stoic.”
“It is always sad when someone leaves home, unless they are simply going around the corner and will return in a few minutes with ice-cream sandwiches.”

Source : "Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid". Book by Daniel Handler, 2007.
“No good water comes from a muddy spring. No sweet fruit comes from a bitter seed.”

Source : Letter to the Young Women of Malolos, February 22, 1889.
“You can live opposite of what you profess, but you cannot live opposite of what you believe.”
“You don't get to pick your partners in families; you get assigned a seat at the table.”
“I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them.”
“The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.”

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