I believe in fate. And in the depths of my soul, I am an Orthodox Christian. I think the New Testament is especially important. What Jesus and his disciples preached and did was a great thing.

Thus, the word is more essential than cement. Thus, the word is not a small nothing. In this manner, noble people begin to grow, and their word will break cement.

I support equality. Everyone should feel free to live out the parts of their personality that correspond to the classic male or female image.

We see pluralism: We can see that there are different ideological and political positions in Russia. If the authoritarianism finally ends, we will have real competition.

The incomprehensible pleases us, the inexplicable is our friend.

When I am weak, then I am strong.

There are areas of official life in the United States that are similar to Russia. For example: disbursement of protest, and the way American prisons are run, which is pretty tough.

I gained an inner peace, the serenity of a prisoner, so to speak.

Mordovian prisoners are afraid of their own shadows. They are completely terrified.

I also dreamt about finally meeting the leftist Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek. He is a great role model for me.

Men should also pay attention to their appearance and occasionally use cosmetics.

Language is a metaphor for experience. It’s as arbitrary as the mass of chaotic images we call memory–but we can put it into lines to narrativize over fear.

You are softening toward the young rascal because he is ill, and because he says he likes cats." "It is an engaging quality, Emerson." "That depends," said Emerson darkly, "on how he likes them.

In your thinking be a goal setter, but in your actions be a goal getter.

You thought you were going to be made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it himself. (Quoted by C.S.Lewis in Mere Christianity)

The greatest difficulties lie where we are not looking for them.

Poverty and affliction take away the fuel that feeds pride.

When you're in love you're living, you matter.

The great mind knows the power of gentleness.

People can be lovers and enemies at the same time, you know.

The successful business executive can handle challenges and solve problems at a remarkable clip.