It's not whether your glass is empty or full, it's what you do with it that really matters.

It is never wise to run any race but your own.

Cars and cameras are the two things I let myself be materialistic about. I don't care about other stuff.

Writing is a mode of agency in the world that is different from mere employment. There has to be some sort of ethical or moral drive, even if you are unaware of it.

Europe can only hold together and stand together, which is very important in times of migration challenges, terrorism challenges, if each country takes responsibility for itself.

Maybe the standards should be higher to be an officer. People will say there area high standards, but clearly they're not high enough.

I've studied golf for almost 50 years now and know a hell of a lot about nothing.

There is only one thing that remains to us, that cannot be taken away: to act with courage and dignity and to stick to the ideals that have given meaning to life.

Creatures with no dreams of their own can do naught but destroy the dreams of others.

Now I have to motivate myself much more than I had previously.

I like the job. That's what I'll miss the most... I'm not sure anybody ever liked this as much as I've liked it.