Generalissimo Stalin directed every move... made every decision... He is the greatest and wisest military genius who ever lived...

If we come to a minefield, our infantry attacks exactly as it were not there.

We got 16,000 wonderful vehicles. We got all the steel that we make our tanks out of. Of course, we couldn't have done without Western aid.

The mere existence of atomic weapons implies the possibility of their use.

The longer the battle lasts the more force we'll have to use!

Zhukov was the most successful commander of World War II, who fell from grace under Khrushchev, but never lost his place in the pantheon of Soviet heroes.

There's no smoke without fire.

If you feel that the Chief of the General Staff talks only rubbish, my place is not here. Better to give me a command at the front where I can be of better use!

The nature of encounter operations required of the commanders limitless initiative and constant readiness to take the responsibility for military actions.

There are things in Russia which are not as they seem.

During our first date, I wanted to hold your hand so badI almost cut mine offand threw it at youto see if you would catch it

God's will is your deepest desires.

No matter how strong you plan to be, you can never subdue the pain that comes with the grudges you refuse to let go.

Intense, sustained focus fuels manifestation.

Don't try to add more years to your life. Better add more life to your years.

If I go to a restaurant, other people stare. The meal is ruined.

As a matter of principle, I never attend the first annual anything.

The positive heuristic of the programme saves the scientist from becoming confused by the ocean of anomalies.

In Japan, mothers insist on achievement and accomplishment as a sign of love and respect. Thus to fail places children in a highly shamed situation.