[Global-warming debate] some kind of tricky campaign made up by some commercial structures to promote their business projects.

Those who play badminton well take decisions quickly.

If the Americans like to eat GMO products, let them eat it then. We don't need to do that; we have enough space and opportunities to produce organic food.

When you borrow money, you should always think how you're going to pay it back.

Unsolvable problems do not exist. Any crisis is a combination of specific tasks to be worked on. The government has the experience and reserves to overcome the economic downturn

Legal reform in Russia is a must. And I keep track of it daily.

When I get into a bad mood, I do sports and then everythings OK. And then I go and make decisions, however painful they may be.

The devaluation of words and promises regarding free enterprise is, in principle, worse than the devaluation of the rouble

We must learn to succeed in conditions of low fuel and energy prices

I always say that modernization is not an abstract thing; its a very specific task.

Demand for grain in the world today is a more stable trend than demand for energy. Russia is a major grain exporter and can consolidate its positions

When anyone thinks a woman who serves "gives 'cause that's what mothers or real women do, " they deny her full humanity and thus fail to see the generosity inherent in her acts.

Write because you love it, not because you want to become rich. Your story will be better for it.

I guess not being ‘just like them’ is a crime.

In or orchestra we have many nationalities, types, and temperaments.

Having a good constitution is far more important than having an immediate constitution.

I came over here and worked for rock magazines, and I worked for Rolling Stone, which has a very high standard of journalism, a very good research department.

The problem isn't the abuse of power; it's the power to abuse.

We never get to the bottom of ourselves on our own. We discover who we are face to face and side by side with others in work, love and learning.

At night a candle's brighter than the sun

I must have a drink of breakfast.