I'm not sure Messi is a human.

He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen but Messi is closing in fast. He's a wonderful sight in full flight and we are lucky to have him around.

I will never forget my time with Athletic Club and I'd like to thank the fans and staff for all their support and, above all, wish all my fantastic former team-mates all the best for the future.

Your tongue tends to say more about you when it blabs about other people.

I am what I am, and I don't apologize for being honest.

If it doesn't take your breath away, make a bigger wish.

Ant swarming CityCity full of dreamsWhere in broad day the specter tugs your sleeve

Politics for me started in violence.

Beauty is not skin-deep; it can be a means of self-affirmation, a true indicator of personality and confidence.

The lust for power is not rooted in strength but in weakness.

I am fun. I do have a good time. I have a good heart. I'm not all jokes. I'm a pretty serious person sometimes. I'm very very hardworking. I'm very academic.

I do not believe writers should read reviews of their own books, and I do not. If one is not careful one is soon writing to please reviewers and not their audience or themselves.

I now understand more of our calling. The weakest instruments are chosen to do the greatest works so that the glory might go to God.