Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

This is what everyone should know about the stars. We like to hear that we are adored, and we want to be repeated as often as possible. Already in later times, people often approached me with such words: “You are, of course, tired of listening to all these delights and praises,” and I always, as if in jest, answered: “Oh, one more time will not be superfluous.” But the truth is, praise is like a drug. The more you get, the more it takes to keep your balance.

Beware of men who have something to prove.

I learned for a long time... to hide the truth. I think I'm good at it. But now I'm not quite sure I know how to tell the truth. Little practice. It feels like it's the opposite of the very principle of survival.

Charisma is the charm that inspires affection.

It took me years to understand a simple truth: life doesn't get easier just because it gets more glamorous.

The world does not give anything to anyone, you have to take everything yourself.

By trying to do the right thing, you only bind yourself, while it is much easier and more profitable to do the smart thing.

You can regret something, but not regret.

Sometimes doing the right thing makes you look ugly.