All cultures are capable of democracy and liberalism. Everybody wants to be free.

Iraqis don't trust one another, parties and ministries are run by sects and not by functionaries.

Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.Linus Pauling

It's just something we're talking about and thinking about all the time, reflecting on our privilege - the privilege of what it means even be able to travel.

Overnight Success Happens Only in Fairy Tales, Trashy Novels, and Bad Movies.

Taking into account the public's regrettable lack of taste, it is incumbent upon you not to fit in.

Politicians who are willing to spend too much are the ones who get reelected.

I was obsessed, and like most obsessed people, I was the last one to know it.

you're like a siren, leading me into dangerous places

To me, growing into spiritual maturity is becoming less self-conscious and more God-conscious.

Egyptologists, skilled in piecing together the papyri of lost civilisations, suddenly discovered that the same talent could be applied to working out the pattern of German radio traffic.

You gotta keep ur head up even when the road is hard never give up.