In spite of despair, hope must exist. In spite of suffering, humanity must prevail. And in spite of all the differences in the world, the worst enemy, the worst peril, is indifference.

There are no accidents, only encounters with destiny!

Go over to Greece with the Iliad and Odyssey. These have elements of history, and they have non-historical elements. It's very difficult to pull them apart. And I think there's not much reason to.

Even in darkness it is possible to create light and encourage compassion. That it is possible to feel free inside a prison. That even in exile, friendship exists and can become an anchor. That one instant before dying, man is still immortal.

I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason.

Weapons means killing. Weapons is ah, I'm simply sensitive to the word.

Look, if I were alone in the world, I would have the right to choose despair, solitude and self-fulfillment. But I am not alone.