“How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read.”

“How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.”

“The making of a journalist: no ideas and the ability to express them.”

“War: first, one hopes to win; then one expects the enemy to lose; then, one is satisfied that he too is suffering; in the end, one is surprised that everyone has lost.”

“The world is a prison in which solitary confinement is preferable.”

“I have to do this, as long as it is at all possible; for if those who are obliged to look after commas had always made sure they were in the right place, then Shanghai would not be burning.”

“Quien calla una palabra es su dueño; quien la pronuncia es su esclavo.”