"I may not always be offered work, but I'll always have my family."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

"Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit."

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living."