Where in the world have you seen construction people who do everything on time, with good quality and at minimal prices? Just give me one country like that. A country like that doesn't exist in the world, you know. There's not one such country anywhere in the world. 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
In almost any country, probably in Russia in particular, it's fashionable to criticise people in power. If you come out in support of someone like me, you're going to be accused of trying to ingratiate yourself. Vladimir Putin
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in Russia, unlike in one third of the world's countries, being gay is not a crime. Vladimir Putin
A figure who receives money from abroad for his political work, and thus serves some foreign interest, cannot be a politician in Russia. Vladimir Putin
Stalinism is linked with a cult of personality and massive violations of the law, with repression and camps. There is nothing like that in Russia and, I hope, will never again be. Vladimir Putin
The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization. Vladimir Putin
I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way. Vladimir Putin
I wasn't making music consciously when I was younger. I was a musician, but that has its own stigmas. Anywhere on the planet, it's one of the more undervalued positions. K'naan
I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia – I believe that is my greatest wealth. Vladimir Putin
I think I'm generally more inspired when I'm away from technology. Whether that is on a beach somewhere or just in your room with your phones and screens shut off, I think that quietness is often very inspiring. Yael Cohen
The stage is our pulpit, and you can use all of that energy and that music and the lights and the colors and the sound. But you know, you've got to be careful. D'Angelo