"The beauty of literature lies in its ability to transcend time and space."

The severity of Russian laws is alleviated by the fact that it is not obligatory to execute them.

The magi, as you know, were wise men—wonderfully wise men—who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication.

Health is not a privilege of the rich, but a vulnerability of the poor.

To love is to risk being destroyed. To not love is to destroy yourself.