Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility.

There can be no other criterion, no other standard than gold. Yes, gold which never changes, which can be shaped into ingots, bars, coins, which has no nationality and which is eternally and universally accepted as the unalterable fiduciary value par excellence.

The leader must aim high, see big, judge widely, thus setting himself apart form the ordinary people who debate in narrow confines.

Love is the strongest force the world possesses, and yet it is the Greatness is a road leading towards the unknown.

How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of cheese?

You start out giving your hat, then you give your coat, then your shirt, then your skin and finally your soul.

I am not bad, thank you. But don't worry, one of these days I shall certainly die.