Those who would be called tyrants cannot be called free men.

Who one was, where one came from, what one was expected to be, the height of courage and character that were to be achieved, were woven into the fabric that linked oneself to all. . .

The vogue of the New Negro . . . had all of the character of a public relations promotion. The Negro had to be "sold" to the public in terms they could understand.

Death mattered not -- It was a mere puncutation

Let's face it: we live at a time when government is less and less powerful, less and less effective, and the agent of social change, at least for the immediate future, is the corporation.

The misery which follows pleasure is the pleasure which follows misery. The pleasure and misery of mankind revolve like a wheel.

So there is a natural efficiency that you pick up as you can prioritize capital across a bigger set of opportunities.

Choosing our own aims and seeking to bring them to fruition creates a sense of vitality and motivation in life. The only things that derail our efforts are fear and oppression.

The choice you make, between hating and forgiving, can become the story of your life.

Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time

Many people thought I would never succeed, because I am so Russian. So Russian, hundred percent.

We distrust our heart too much, and our head not enough.

We should try to teach the young people values that are useful to them whether they become professional athletes or not.

What is happening here is we are living past the age, by the millions, living past the age where cultural values make any sense at all.