It is human nature that rules the world, not governments and regimes.

Moscow seethes and bubbles and gasps for air. It's always thirsting for something new, the newest events, the latest sensation. Everyone wants to be the first to know. It's the rhythm of life today.

The one good thing about not seeing you is that I can write you letters.

When you have once gained sight, it is impossible to feign blindness.

As a result of half a century of Soviet rule people have been weaned from a belief in human kindness.

I like old people, just as I like old trees: in their shadow there is freshness and peace, one admires them, and around them everything is so calm.

It became clear to the whole world that a totalitarian regime could neither accuse nor transform itself: suicide was not in its nature, it could only kill others.

History is a stern judge.

Go to meet destiny halfway and destiny will come to your assistance.

God grants an easy death only to the just.

all large cities are alike at night.

You’re . . . their absolute fantasy. Of course I’m jealous. You’re their fantasy and mine.

Unless you're ashamed of yourself now and then, you're not honest

Oh,Elizabeth, your justice would freeze beer.

Everybody's a mad scientist, and life is their lab.

In spite of what youngsters think, parents do not get a sneaky thrill out of punishing their children.

It is curious how tyrannical the habit of reading is, and what shifts we make to escape thinking. There is no bore we dread being left alone with so much as our own minds.

Your leadership skills determine the level of your success, and the success of those who work around you.

I went to a segregated school; I was born a Negro, not a black man.

Stories are attempts to share our values and beliefs. Storytelling is worthwhile when it tells what we stand for.

Every customer interaction is a marketing opportunity. If you go above and beyond on the customer service side, people are much more likely to recommend you.