Fyodor Dostoevsky

It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man's life is made up of nothing, but the habits he has accumulated during the first half.

Realists do not fear the results of their study.

Happiness does not lie in happiness, but in the achievement of it.

My first career ambitions involved turning into a boy; I intended to be either a railway guard or a knight errant.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.