The two most powerful nations of the world had been squared off against each other, each with its finger on the button. You'd have thought that war was inevitable. But both sides showed that if the desire to avoid war is strong enough, even the most pressing dispute can be solved by compromise. And a compromise over Cuba was indeed found.

Historians are dangerous and capable of turning everything upside down. They have to be watched.

If we were to promise people nothing better than only revolution, they would scratch their heads and say: 'Is it not better to have good goulash?'

Of all cities in the United States I have seen, San Francisco is the most beautiful.

The purpose of the United Nations should be to protect the essential sovereignty of nations, large and small.

We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within.

The more bombers the less room for doves of peace.