One of the things that's great about New York is that it is not a one-industry town. It has education, academia, the service industry, arts, publishing, theater, politics, fashion, finance, as well as movie-making.

I love, love, love being an actor - it's still the hardest and scariest thing I do, outside of parenting. But I've always been someone who likes a busy day.

We didn't have a lot when I was growing up, and it's the best thing that happened to me because I appreciate everything. I developed a strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted.

So we strive for perfection in the areas in which we can control, and that isn't necessarily what provides contentment and joy for ourselves and, more importantly, for our children.

And if you are a parent, introduce your children to their neighborhood library. It will give them a real sense of independence to have their own library card and enjoy borrowing books.

When I go to a premiere I like to borrow lovely clothes and shoes from designers. It's like the library: if you return them in good condition, you get to borrow more. I'm very lucky.

When real people fall down in life, they get right back up and keep walking.

I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet.

When men attempt bold gestures, generally it's considered romantic. When women do it, it's often considered desperate or psycho.

Follow your instincts and do not let other people's opinion of you become your opinion of yourself.

You can't be friends with a squirrel! A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit.

I don't judge others. I say if you feel good with what you're doing, let your freak flag fly.

It's like the riddle of the Sphinx... why are there so many great unmarried women, and no great unmarried men?

I developed a really strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted.

A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit!

My job requires me to put on a little dress and run around the streets of New York in heels. But I also had the financial means to hire a yoga teacher to come to my house while my sitter watched the newborn. For 95 percent of the world, that's not realistic.

As a woman, I have an inherent need to be all things to all people, to make certain everybody's taken care of. I know I can't sustain that level all the time, so I'm finding the proper balance and it's made me infinitely happier.

I'm very, very concerned about the Bush presidency. I'm worried about the kinds of cuts in domestic programs that mean something to a lot of people, including members of my family, who depend on certain things from the government.

I remember when I came home from the hospital after having my son, I wore a Narciso Rodriguez black coat. Then, I was using this fragrance that I had created. I walk by that coat, and it still smells like that fragrance. It takes you right there.

I love Matthew Broderick. Call me crazy, but I love him. We can only be in the marriage we are. We're very devoted to our family and our lives. I love our life. I love that he's the father of my children, and it's because of him that there's this whole other world that I love.

Accept the apology even if it is not sincere

Do Not BE A SALVES TO OTHERS WHEN ALLAH CREATED YOU FREE

Who ever does not know his own worth is ruined

The value of every person is what he knows

“In all periods and times when there were no prophets, there were individuals to whom Allah spoke in whispers through their conscience and intellect.” 

“Beware! Abstain from shedding blood without a valid cause. There is nothing more harmful than this which brings about one’s ruin. The blood that is willfully shed shortens the life of a state. On the Day of Judgement it is this crime for which one will have to answer first. So, beware! Do not wish to build the strength of your state on blood for, it is this blood which ultimately weakens the state and passes it into other hands. Before me and my God no excuse for willful killing can be entertained.” 

“Develop in your heart the feeling of love for your people and let it be the source of kindliness and blessing to them. Do not behave with them like a barbarian, and do not appropriate to yourself that which belongs to them. Remember that the citizens of the state are of two categories. They are either your brethren in religion or your brethren in kind. They are subject to infirmities and liable to commit mistakes.” 

“Tears only dry up as a result of hardness of the heart, and the hearts only harden as a result of frequent sinning.” 

“Your friends are three and your enemies are three. Your friends are: your friend, the friend of your friend, and the enemy of your enemy. Your enemies are: your enemy, the enemy of your friend, and the friend of your enemy.” 

“If the eyes of a female cry over a man that oppressed her, than the Angels will curse him with every step he walks.” 

“Our enemies are not the Jews or the Christians, our enemy is our own ignorance.” 

“Our followers are like bees which live among birds. None of the birds recognize the bees because of their small size and weakness. They would not treat them this way if they realized that these very small bees can carry honey which is very valuable in their stomachs.” 

“He is the wisest and the most knowing man who advises people not to lose hope and faith in the Mercy of Allah and not to be too sure and over-confident of immunity from His Wrath and Punishment.” 

“You should have hope in God alone and should fear nothing but your sins.” 

“Honesty will guide you to goodness, and goodness will invite you to heaven.” 

“When you get ill do not get nervous about it and try as much as possible to be hopeful.” 

“You were ordered to obey to Allah, and you were create to perform good deeds.” 

“Not to have a thing is less humiliating than to beg it.” 

“You must be humble, as it is one of the greatest [forms of] worship.” 

“You are master of what you say until you utter it, once you deliver it, you are its captive. Preserve your tongue as you do your gold and money. One word could bring disgrace and the termination of a bliss.” 

“There is no rest for the person who has envy, and there is no love for the person who has bad manners.” 

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.” 

“It’s never the value of water but thirst, it’s never the value of life but death and it’s never about the friendship but trust.” 

“Beware of speaking too much, for it increases mistakes and engenders boredom.” 

“Take Care Of Your Tongue Like The Way You Take Care Of Gold & Silver.” 

“Surely silence can sometimes be the most eloquent reply.” 

“A wise man always has something to say, whereas a fool always needs to say something.” 

“Dislike in yourself what you dislike in others.” 

“Backbiting is the attempt of one who is incapable of doing better himself.” 

“How strange is man that when he is afraid of something he runs away from it, but when he is afraid of Allah, he gets closer to Him.”