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It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. Vladimir Putin
One can truly enjoy his or her life only while experiencing it, and it is inevitably related to a certain level of risk. Vladimir Putin
We should not just consume hydrocarbon fuel but use it to develop nuclear energy, hydro power and renewable energy sources. Vladimir Putin
Russia is opposed to the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, including nuclear weapons, and in this context we call upon our Iranian friends to abandon the uranium enrichment programme. Vladimir Putin
Political activities in Russia should be as transparent as possible. Financing political activities from abroad is something the state should keep an eye on. Vladimir Putin
In line with international law, only the U.N. Security Council could sanction the use of force against a sovereign state. Any other pretext or method which might be used to justify the use of force against an independent sovereign state are inadmissible and can only be interpreted as an aggression. Vladimir Putin
No references to the need to fight terror can be an argument for restricting human rights. Vladimir Putin
Russia does not want confrontation of any kind. And we will not take part in any kind of 'holy alliance.' Vladimir Putin
We must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement. Vladimir Putin
Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time. Elwyn Brooks White
Readers seem to really like the fact that what I'm writing is not traditional fantasy. Nora K. Jemisin
I have always loved and avidly read the novels of Jack London, Jules Verne and Ernest Hemingway. The characters depicted in their books, who are brave and resourceful people embarking on exciting adventures, definitely shaped my inner self and nourished my love for the outdoors. Vladimir Putin
I've seen myself on those lists of the 100 best guitarists, and if they think that I'm that good, thank them. Thank God for them. But I don't think so. B. B King