The more insecure you are, the more prone you are to create crises.

If Russia shuts off central Asia and the Caspian Sea from Europe, the European allies of the United States will be totally dependent on Russian gas and energy.

Solidarity was the best thing which happened in the 20th century.

With the most powerful binoculars, I cannot see Alaska.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

First and foremost - our vision for a united and peaceful Georgia is based on respect for the desire - and respect for the right - to South Ossetian autonomy.

For the first time in 15 years, Georgia this winter has its electric power guaranteed without deficit. This is a historic achievement.

I promise not to become a source of shame for you.

It is time we Georgians did not depend only on others, it is time we asked what Georgia will do for the world.

Keeping small nations enslaved because of the deals between the great nations or because of any pragmatic considerations that might have been there are totally unacceptable.

Georgia is not just a European country, but one of the most ancient European countries.

Life is a struggle with innerself.

Funny how "question" contains the word "quest" inside it, as though any small question asked is a journey through briars.

Don't make a bridge which divides you with everyone by your own assumptions ....."As distance always doesn't ensure solutions

The best compliment we can pay our past is to prophetically and bravely face today and tomorrow.

I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope.

I always felt that with luxury came cruelty. I do my best to live a happy, prosperous life, but I don't indulge in a lot of luxury.

Never will I give my hand where my heart does not accompany it.

No regrets, none at all. My only regret is that we went out on penalties. That's my only regret but no, no regrets.

A friend is someone who allows you distance but is never far away.

Self-deception can be more comforting than self-knowledge. We like to fool ourselves.