Freedom is the absence of influence.

Only when we are truly lost are we free to choose our own path.

every good artist paints what he is

Greatness emanates through endurance and triumph over the difficulties in life.

We should all consider each other as human beings, and we should respect each other.

The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration.

A country's adhering to the rule of law does not mean that its citizens will not do bad things.

I think that the inventors can do anything they want, and nobody can say anything otherwise.

An omnipotent God is the only being with no reason to lie.

I don't feel like my life is that of a superstar! Every day I wake up, I take the train, I go to my ballet class. My everyday life is pretty normal.

I was happy working for the N.B.A., but to be honest, I decided that I'd probably get back into coaching. I missed the teaching, I missed the games, I missed the competition.

Although much of the media have their antennae out to pick up anything that might be construed as racism against blacks, they resolutely ignore even the most blatant racism by blacks against others.