"I am a feminist because I believe in the equality of men and women."

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."

"I was born to be happy."

"There are admirable women, but they all have something masculine about them."

"I am better at dry sadness than at cold anger, for I remained dry eyed until now, as dry as smoked fish, but my heart is a kind of dirty soft custard inside."