“Comparing John to James is like comparing a racehorse to a jackass.”

“The single most important thing anyone needs to know about me," Kate hepburn said, "is that I am totally, completely the product of two damn fascinating individuals who happened to be my parents. I've had a pretty remarkable life, but compared to my mother and father, I'm dull.”

“William: My brother has an appreciation of art, so I imagine the woman he chooses must be beautiful beyond the pale. Once he outgrows his current predilection with painting and accepts his family responsibilities, he'll need a wife who can move throughout society. She must have proper carriage and be a witty conversationalist. She should have excellent bloodlines as well, in the event of offspring.Emma: With the possible exception of a witty conversationalist, I believe you've described all the attributes of a racehorse.”

“Anyone who tells you her life is like a book has either been reading some bad books or is not being straight with you or herself about her life.”

“Even the silences seemed infused with a secret knowledge. We held hands as we walked around the moon and it felt right and it felt good. I had never felt anything like that before.”

“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide.” -Albert Camus”

“Why didn't anyone ever drop by unexpectedly when she was dressed to kill?”