我们这个时代最重要的政治挑战是创建强大、有效和负责任的国家。
The most important political challenge of our time is to create strong, effective, and accountable states.
A arte é a expressão máxima da liberdade humana.
I don't have time to worry about who doesn't like me. I'm too busy loving the people who love me.
The true aim of drama is to improve the morals of the audience.
I paint people not because of what they are like, not exactly in spite of what they are like, but how they happen to be.
"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."
The power of words lies in their ability to evoke emotions.
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."
"The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame."