If Russians knew how to read, they would write me off.
A great wind is blowing, and that gives you either imagination or a headache.
I like to praise and reward in a loud voice and to scold in a whisper.
I sincerely want peace, not because I lack resources for war, but because I hate bloodshed.
What right can give anyone authority to inflict torture upon a citizen when it is still unknown whether he is innocent or guilty?
it is better to inspire a reform than to enforce it.