The well-being of individual persons in any society varies inversely with the money at the disposal of the political class.

The exercise of freedom invariably results in some choices that are unwise or wrong. But, by living with the consequences of his foolish choices a man learns to choose more wisely next time.

No man is competent to manage another.

Words are nets through which all truth escapes("News From The World")

In sitcoms, the women are so beautiful, understanding and well-bred. They have humor, but sort of display it with a twinkle of the eye and not a guffaw. But there's no juice in that for me.

For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.

While it is good to speak well, it is better to speak the truth.

My best creation is my children.

Show me a liar, and I'll show you a thief.

For us democracy is a question of human dignity. And human dignity is political freedom.

I go down to my little hut, where it's tight and dark and warm, and within minutes I can go back to being six or seven or eight again.

Gangster is the truest friend I can ever ask for.

Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.