The only thing I oppose is persecuting of Eastern Orthodox priests and temples.

We must force the government to stop the bird migration. We must shoot all birds, field all our men and troops... and force migratory birds to stay where they are.

We don't need this religious cosmopolitanism. It's no good.

And, for instance, Baptists, Adventists, Lutherans, Pentecostals - let them exist on line with others.

Military police is very timely for our army.

The USA experiences the crisis of ideological and moral values.

The matter of international relations is very subtle and exquisite.

We'll surely stop the work of all western Christian and eastern religions, and also Islam.

Condoleezza Rice is a very cruel, offended woman who lacks men's attention.

If Russia rises, it means that the USA falls down.

It's monstrous that Europe, which is fighting for human rights, refused seriously sick Slobodan Milosevic treatment.

In times of difficulty, take time out and seek support and encouragement.

There is no more thrilling sensation I know of than sailing. It comes as near to flying as man has got to yet - except in dreams.

whose steps were a restless substitute for flight.

Once a novel gets going and I know it is viable, I don't then worry about plot or themes. These things will come in almost automatically because the characters are now pulling the story.

Americans want our leaders to defend our values, our culture our legacy of liberty and our way of life, not apologize...

There are lots of authentic, moving characters in so-called systems novels, just as there are certainly deep structural ideas in some character-driven novels.

The world is full of more interesting things than my voice.

In those days, even as a boy, I watched some people that I knew were living way beyond their means.

Social media is new to me and I didn't think I would like it, being very protective of my private space, but it's nice to connect to the love and positive vibes folks have to share.

The waves of pain that had only lapped at me before now reared high up and washed over my head, pulling me under. I did not resurface.