European democracy was originally imbued with a sense of Christian responsibility and self-discipline, but these spiritual principles have been gradually losing their force. Spiritual independence is being pressured on all sides by the dictatorship of self-satisfied vulgarity, of the latest fads, and of group interests.

All classifications in this world lack sharp boundaries, and all transitions are gradual.

When Russia started to regain some of its strength as an economy and as a state, the West's reaction - perhaps a subconscious one, based on erstwhile fears - was panic.

I cannot suggest political ways out, that is the task of politicians, so it is simply that those who accuse me of this do not know how to read.

If one is a professional soldier, it is part of one's job to die sooner or later.

In all probability an outburst of desperation in the midst of general submissiveness will always help.

Mistakes are a great educator when one is honest enough to admit them and willing to learn from them