Do not suppose, first of all, that Mao Tse-tung could be the "saviour" of China. Nonsense. There will never be one "saviour" of China. Yet undeniably you feel a certain force of destiny in him.

Mao appears to be quite free from symptoms of megalomania, but he has a deep sense of personal dignity, and something about him suggests a power of ruthless decision when he deems it necessary.

In Russia religion is the opium of the people; in China opium is the religion of the people.

The guy thought he was Mick Jagger. I felt bad for him.

May harmony find you" Atticus

My religion is kindness. A good mind, a good heart, warm feelings these are the most important things.

Death reveals that the world is not as it should be but that it stands in need of redemption. Christ alone is the conquering of death.

Truthfulness is godliness.

If you were the only person left on the planet, I would have to attack you. That's my job.

The unwilling soldier will do anything to fight for a useless fabric piece of ribbon.

Laughter almost ever cometh of things most disproportioned to ourselves and nature: delight hath a joy in it either permanent or present; laughter hath only a scornful tickling.

I eat more vegetables than the average vegetarian.

I'm only really alive when I'm writing.