Russia was a slave in Europe but would be a master in Asia.

The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half.

If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

It is not as a child that I believe and confess Jesus Christ. My hosanna is born of a furnace of doubt.