"That loss was to breed an independence, a toughness of spirit, and an awareness of adversity and discipline that have never left me,."

“The international trading system was devised by the rich to suit their needs; it ignores those of the poor.”

“Education is not an affair of 'telling' and being told, but an active and constructive process.”

Source : John Dewey (2015). “Democracy and Education: Top American Authors”, p.32, 谷月社

“Flattery'll get you anywhere.”

Source : "Fictional character: Dorothy Shaw". "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", www.imdb.com. 1953.

“Strength is not energy; some authors have more muscles than talent.”

“People who are mean or unkind or rigid - think about it - cannot laugh at themselves. If we can't laugh at ourselves and the human condition, we're going to be mean.”

Source : "Broadway, Hollywood actress Eileen Brennan dies", www.sfgate.com. August 1, 2013.

“We have a rule in our franchise that there is no canon. You as a player decide what your story is.”

“I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange.”

“Softly! Softly! I want none but the judges to hear me. The Jews have already gotten me into a fine mess, as they have many other gentleman. I have no desire to furnish further grist for their mills.”