"I'm not conceited, but I do have a healthy dose of self-respect."

"I don't have much in the way of money or worldly possessions, I'm not beautiful, intelligent or clever, but I'm happy, and I intend to stay that way!"

"I've found that there is always some beauty left—in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you."

"I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us too, I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, …"

"I don't want to be important. I just want to be happy."