It would be better if only the old men fought the wars. Every country is the country of youth. When its youth dies, it dies with them.

A golf course is the epitome of all that is purely transitory in the universe; a space not to dwell in, but to get over as quickly as possible.

As soon as war is declared it will be impossible to hold the poets back. Rhyme is still the most effective drum.

A man has only one way of being immortal on earth: he has to forget he is a mortal.

At any given time, all of us have an empty spot: one that is calling for companionship, for example, or for justice, love, romance, or a belly laugh. When I sit down to write, I look to see what hole needs filling at that particular moment.

The cultural expectation should be if there's infidelity, the marriage is more important than fidelity.

It's always inspiring to me to meet people who feel that they can make a difference in the world. That's their motive, that's their passion... I think that's what makes your life meaningful, that's what fills your own heart and that's what gives you purpose.

I feel a man, when married, becomes more balanced. All the extra-curricular activities are done away with. The focus is on work and family.