The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, luxury-have always seemed contemptible to me.
The natural economic, humanitarian and social integration do not require any armed forces.
A country in which the people are not healthy physically and psychologically, are poorly educated and illiterate, will never rise to the peaks of world civilization.
Of course, it's always bad to lose, of course it's always a hardship when you lose to yesterday's miners or yesterday's tractor drivers. But life is life. It'll surely go on.
I'm convinced that a person in my position must provide a positive example to people.
It's better to be hanged for loyalty than be rewarded for betrayal.
It's better not to argue with women.
I don't believe you can find any evidence of the fact that I have changed government policy solely because of a contribution.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind, must look down on the hate of those below.
I've met people who are baffled by children, as though they were never children themselves.
Looking back on things, the view always improves.