“There is no such thing as gratitude in international politics.”

“The international system consists not only of states. The international political system is the pattern of relationships among the states.”

“There is a pressing need to integrate the study of international economics with the study of international politics to deepen our comprehension of the forces at work in the world.”

“We take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”

“In the anarchic world of international politics, it is better to be Godzilla than Bambi.”

“Gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency, and you will attract much better things.”

“… because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”

“If your gratitude is strong and constant, the movement of the things you want will always be toward you.”

“The more democratic freedom a people have, the less severe their internal political violence.”

“Is truth out of place today? Then we are gone. Will it ever be out of place? Is international politics based on convenience rather than ethics? That’s the malady of the world today. I tried to do things differently.”