The belief that security can be obtained by throwing a small state to the wolves is a fatal delusion.

An iron curtain has descended over Europe.

Whenever I feel the need to take some exercise I lie down until the feeling goes away.

Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself. Before you can move their tears, your own must flow. To convince them, you must yourself, believe.

A man must choose his own way of life, and…it is only by following out one’s own bent that there can be the really harmonious life.” [In an interview conducted by Bram Stoker]

If you find something you really love, you will never work again.

Those good at war aren't good at peace, and those good at peace aren't good at war.