I would heartily welcome the union of East and West provided it is not based on brute force.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

Every man casts a shadow; not his body only, but his imperfectly mingled spirit. This is his grief. Let him turn which way he will, it falls opposite to the sun; short at noon, long at eve. Did you never see it?

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.