“He who does not regret the break-up of the Soviet Union has no heart; he who wants to revive it in its previous form has no head.”

“Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain.”

“Love does not last forever, then?""He asked me the same thing this morning," she said. "No, it does not - not love that has been betrayed. One realizes that one has loved a mirage, someone who never really existed. Not that love dies immediately or soon, even then. But it does die and cannot be revived.”

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”

“He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue.”

“He who knows other men is discerning;he who knows himself is intelligent.He who overcomes others is strong;he who overcomes himself is mighty.He who is satisfied with his lot is rich;he who goes on acting with energy has a (firm) will. He who does not fail in the requirements of his position, continues long;he who dies and yet does not perish, has longevity.”