“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. But perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.”

“Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”

“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.”

“I never worry about action, but only about inaction.”

“A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril. ”

“I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.”

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.”