I admired in others the strength that I lacked myself.

When I was a little boy I did not, of course, trouble much about my appearance.

I was not afraid of what I did not like. To overcome dislike of a thing often satisfied one's feeling of honour.

I was always hearing that I was pale and thin and small.

I believe that there is no path other than the path of peace.

Most people are remarkably resilient. Even those who have been through war or great loss often find reservoirs of strength. But the legacy of trauma is a heavy burden to bear.

The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

On Putin's order, Russia intervenes in Syria not to fight terrorists but to abet the war crimes of the Assad regime. Russian bombers deliberately target aid workers and hospitals. They threaten Syrian freedom fighters trained by the U.S. They are allied with our enemies in the Middle East and trying to weaken our friendships there.