In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?

I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.

We may go to the moon, but that' s not very far. The greatest distance we have to cover still lies within us.

In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.

Victory often goes to the army that makes the least mistakes, not the most brilliant plans.

Old age is a shipwreck.

Difficulty attracts the characterful man, for it is by grasping it that he fulfils himself.