A Jap's a Jap. There is no way to determine their loyalty... This coast is too vulnerable. No Jap should come back to this coast except on a permit from my office.

Consciousness provides the fertile ground where seeds of greatness are born.

Sufis aim to refine human consciousness. This is Sufi mysticism: not mystification or magic, but a specific Path.

Hold back the edges of your gown, Ladies, we are going through hell.

We proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our biggest challenges.

Cling to thy native land, for it is the land of thy fathers?

Everyone is perfectly willing to learn from unpleasant experience - if only the damage of the first lesson could be repaired.

... The wise in all ages... have tried to learn one thing only, and that was resignation to the Will of God. By doing this, they have reached a stage at which they could see from God's point of view.

When I'm away from a red carpet, I'm a big introvert, I'm very quiet, and I like to sit in silence at home with my cat, Nino, who is my whole world, or most of it.

When bitter enemies make peace, surely some bitterness remains.

If you are willing to reflect on the courage and moderation of other people, you will find them strange.