I believe that the fight against crime starts in the home. Parents must take responsibility for their children and show them love and guidance from an early age so they learn to respect the rights of others.

There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.

Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can’t sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can’t sleep with the window open.

You cannot share your life with a dog, as I had done in Bournemouth, or a cat, and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and feelings.

My fear was not of death itself, but a death without meaning.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

The world’s most famous and popular language is music.

I can have peace of mind only when I forgive rather than judge.

I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.