As to Magyar, I think that my speech was incorrect, inappropriate.

My personal influence in the Revolutionary Governing Council is such that the dictatorship of the proletariat is firmly established, since the masses are backing me.

I also had a mistaken attitude towards certain comrades.

It is correct that I overlooked the contamination of the party, not just now but also in the past.

I do not think that I am a person who cannot be trusted.

Limitation of one's freedom might seem to be something negative and unpleasant, but love makes it a positive, joyful and creative thing. Freedom exists for the sake of love.

It’s a shame how much artists have to bleed for people to enjoy their work.

If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.

Writers were a strange sort; I knew that much from the newspapers.

Tax what you burn not what you earn.

Your life will be rich for others only as it is rich for you.

I'm not sure I'm adult yet.

Move forward and let others do the same. Simple. This is a guiding principle everyone should have.

It is human nature to look away from illness. We don't enjoy a reminder of our own fragile mortality.

I insist that people - wherever they live - have their rights and they must be able to fight for them.