I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Every man has the right to feel that "Because of me was the world created".

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.