If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of retribution.

Normally, the sciences distance themselves from life and the return to it via a detour.

Only the soul that loves is happy

It is related of an Englishman that he hanged himself to avoid the daily task of dressing and undressing.

I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather....In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or is dehumanized.

There are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries.

Everything that we encounter leaves traces behind. Everything contributes imperceptibly to our education