Some of us would be greatly astonished to learn the reasons why others respect us.

There is no foreign land; it is the traveler only that is foreign.

The noblest kind of retribution is not to become like your enemy.

Africa has her mysteries, and even a wise man cannot understand them. But a wise man respects them.

Many need no other provocation to enmity than that they find themselves excelled.

Nationalism is an infantile disease, the measles of mankind.

At the bottom of enmity between strangers lies indifference.

To need to dominate others is to need others. The commander is dependent.

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

A criminal may improve and become a decent member of society. A foreigner cannot improve. Once a foreigner, always a foreigner. There is no way out for him.

It’s good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for a while their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers.

We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.