“When the president of the United States flicks the switch to light up the Christmas tree on the White House lawn, that house ceases to be an American symbol; it becomes a Christian symbol.”

“When men are oppressed, it's a tragedy. When women are oppressed, it's tradition.”

“We need old friends to help us grow old and new friends to help us stay young.”

“Boys don't make passes at female smart asses.”

“No labourer in the world is expected to work for room board and love -except the housewife.”

“Friendships aren't perfect and yet they are very precious. For me not expecting perfection all in one place was a great release.”

“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.”

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you...I could walk through my garden forever.”