There is no purpose in living where there is nothing to do.

It is better to be making the news than taking it, to be an actor rather than a critic.

We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great general.

My greatest good fortune in a life of brilliant experiences has been to find you, and to lead my life with you. I don't feel far away from you out here at all. I feel very near in my heart; and also I feel that the nearer I get to honour, the nearer I am to you.

In Russia a man is called reactionary if he objects to having his property stolen and his wife and children murdered.

The person must be blind, indeed, who can not see, that here on earth a great project, a great plan, is executed, may work on the realization of which we participate as faithful servants.

Perfect solutions of our difficulties are not to be looked for in an imperfect world.