Prior to the meeting, there was a prayer. In general, in the United States there was always praying.

There is a moment when nothing can be wiped out and left behind any more, when there is only reality and reality is horrifying.

Power is paradoxical.

Someone who is about to die does not mourn the dead.

Nothing that has been thought can ever be taken back

Humor is the mask of wisdom.

Pretend to be dumb, that's the only way to reach old age.