To foster the people’s willing spirit is often as important as to possess the more concrete forms of power.

In a higher phase of communist society... only then can the narrow horizon of bourgeois right be fully left behind and society inscribe on its banners: from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

when I was a boy if a girl got pregnant the shame was placed on her and the boy could get away.

When you come to see a picture of mine, I want you to know that I'm not going to do anything that will make you uncomfortable. I want you to know that you won't be disappointed in me.

If your man is a sports enthusiast, you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight, football game or pennant race.