No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world.

Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.

War is mainly a catalogue of blunders. 

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.

Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

You can't just let nature run wild.

Our mind is getting used to believing the blatant lies of crafty people.

The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility.