Any man who has once proclaimed violence as his method is inevitably forced to take the lie as his principle.

We do not err because truth is difficult to see. It is visible at a glance. We err because this is more comfortable.

If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human being?

One world, one mankind cannot exist in the face of six, four or even two scales of values: We shall be torn apart by this disparity of rhythm, this disparity of vibrations.

Patriotism means unqualified and unwavering love for the nation, which implies not uncritical eagerness to serve, not support for unjust claims, but frank assessment of its vices and sins, and penitence for them.

In our country the lie has become not just a moral category but a pillar of the State.

There is no point asserting and reasserting what the heart cannot believe.