"I have never felt that I was a particularly brilliant person, but I have always felt that I was a person who was willing to work hard."

"I'm not a feminist, but I believe in equal rights for men and women."

"One of the first things we must get rid of is the idea that democracy is tantamount to capitalism."

"Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't."

"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give."