The events which can not be prevented, must be directed.

In Europe democracy is a falsehood. I do not know where it will end, but it cannot end in a quiet old age.

The word 'freedom' means for me not a point of departure but a genuine point of arrival. The point of departure is defined by the word 'order.' Freedom cannot exist without the concept of order.

When Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold.

Ten million ignorances do not constitute one knowledge.

I came into the world either too early or too late; at present, I am good for nothing.

Any plan conceived in moderation must fail when the circumstances are set in extremes.

The obvious is always least understood.

It is useless to close the gates against ideas; they overlap them.

The men who make history have not time to write it.

Stability is not immobility.

I am gazing-- desires unaware of destiny frisk about my mindscape like children.

If you had met my father you would never, not for an instant, have thought he was an assassin.

Before the BBC, I joined the Navy in order to travel.

Yes, but don't forget I also have the luxury of the worlds finest band when it gets lonely.

If you put the ball in the right place, you don't have to throw hard.

Right now, I'm standing behind the glass, and I guess that's a metaphor for how my life will be going forward.

A painter doesn't need any talent. In fact, it's better not to have it.

The principle difference between heaven and hell is the company you keep there.

I hope to continue my work, winning championships with my club. The acknowledgement comes naturally for those who deserve it.

Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.