"Optimism is an alienated form of faith, pessimism an alienated form of despair. If one truly responds to man and his future, ie, concernedly and "responsibly." one can respond only by faith or by despair. Rational faith as well as rational despair are based on the most thorough, critical knowledge of all the factors that are relevant for the survival of man."

"The storming of the Mannerheim Line was regarded as a model of operational and tactical art. Troops were ta…"

"No debts. I have very little debt to anybody. I don't need debt. You know, it's very interesting, I'm so li…"

"The more you are a victim of contradictory impulses, the less you know which to yield to. To lack character…"

"Nationalisation...does not in itself engender greater equality, more jobs in the regions, higher investment…"

"The infidelity of the Gentile world, and that more especially of men of rank and learning in it, is resolve…"

"Mathripala Sirisena: Let me explain the facts. First, let's look at my brother who is Chairman of the Telec…"