I'm extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in the end.

I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.

Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions; he had money as well.

I like Mr. Gorbachev, we can do business together.

There are still people in my party who believe in consensus politics. I regard them as Quislings, as traitors... I mean it.