The clash between the aspirations of the people for a better life and the insistence of their rulers on building a powerful state, regardless of human sacrifice, runs through the whole of Russian history

By the way, I understand that now you can have the Times delivered to your door here in the Twin Cities.

Why can't a state that launches cosmonauts into space provide enough eggs and milk for its city children during the winter months?

I think that it is a great achievement to put a person on the moon. But to put a person on the earth-that is even more.

My favorite word is 'pumpkin.' You can't take it seriously. But you can't ignore it, either. It takes ahold of your head and that's it. You are a pumpkin. Or you are not. I am.

There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned.

The newspaper is a marvelous medium. It is extraordinarily convenient and cheap. Let's see. This one cost 75 cents. Now that's a little high. I bought it when I was downtown this morning.