The world has been close to war before - but now man, who has survived all previous threats to his existence, has taken into his mortal hands the power to exterminate the entire species some seven times over.

Only in winter can you tell which trees are truly green. Only when the winds of adversity blow can you tell whether an individual or a country has steadfastness.

I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me solely on account of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant.

The time is not far off when many nations in many parts of the world of many political shades and commitments will possess nuclear or even thermonuclear weapons.

In serving his vision of the truth, the artist best serves his nation.

At the start of 2005 the idea of downloading a song to a mobile phone was an idea, by the end of the year it was a reality.

The poet and the politician have this in common: their greatness depends on the courage with which they face the challenges of life.