"Sometimes it is necessary to be alone to think."

"If you want to become a leader, you must be a leader. If you don't want to become a leader, then don't."

"The main thing is not to be a bore. You should always be interesting."

"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…"

"The dog is a man's best friend. And a dog's best friend is a dog. Unless you're a cat. Then you're just a cat."