“It doesn't matter if you're born in a duck yard, so long as you are hatched from a swan's egg!”

“Grant not my prayers, when they are contrary to Thy will, which at all times must be the best. Oh, hear them not;”

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.”

“Travelling expands the mind rarely.”

“Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale.”

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

“Almighty God, thee only have I; thou steerest my fate, I must give myself up to thee! Give me a livelihood! Give me a bride! My blood wants love, as my heart does!”

“Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.”

“Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.”

“I got interested in reading very early, because a story was read to me, by Hans Christian Andersen, which was 'The Little Mermaid,' and I don't know if you remember 'The Little Mermaid,' but it's dreadfully sad. The little mermaid falls in love with this prince, but she cannot marry him because she is a mermaid.”