The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.

A small act is worth a million thoughts.

Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught.

The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.

Maybe being powerful means to be fragile.

Everything is art. Everything is politics.

I think art certainly is the vehicle for us to develop any new ideas, to be creative, to extend our imagination, to change the current conditions.

I think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.

The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.

Those who try to juggle wisdom, power and greed, drop one of the balls, every time.”—Zarost

If you say anything, it just gets worse.

I’m not used to people sticking around when things go bad, ” she said, by way of explanation.

Be courteous to all but intimate with few and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

Often, the disparities in the ways men and women are treated are subtle; there are not these clear barriers that you have to break down.

There is nothing scarier than a mediocre man with a mission.

The discussion in Washington has changed dramatically. I mean, it's no longer a question of should we address entitlements - it's no longer a question of do we need to reduce spending in the future.

Resolve was never stronger than in the morning, after the night, when it was never weaker

I was kind of always attracted to red. I used to wear red socks a lot for some crazy reason.

Chess is a matter of daily training.