Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Novelist Russian 1918 – 2008

Russian novelist and dissident, author of The Gulag Archipelago.

383 quotes

"We must not be afraid to speak the truth, no matter the cost."
Courage
"Knowledge is a burden that we must all bear."
Knowledge
"The greatest invention of man is his ability to overcome adversity."
Perseverance
"Life is a gift that we often take for granted."
Gratitude
"Power without truth is merely tyranny."
Power
"The world needs men of principle and conviction."
Leadership
"Love is the only force stronger than hatred."
Love
"We are all responsible for the world we create."
"Dreams are the windows of the soul."
Dreams
"Kindness is the most powerful weapon against evil."
Kindness
"The adventure of life is in the living of it."
Adventure
"Nature teaches us lessons that no school can."
Nature
"Success is measured not by wealth, but by integrity."
Success
"Money is the root of much evil in this world."
Money
"Health is the greatest treasure we possess."
Health
"The imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"History is the judge of men's souls."
History
"Philosophy teaches us to question everything."
Philosophy
"War is the failure of civilization."
War
"Motivation comes from within, not from without."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the foundation of human existence."
Relationships
"Solitude is where we find our true selves."
Solitude
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
Power
"Gratitude opens the door to happiness."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the highest form of human expression."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"Kindness echoes through eternity."
Kindness
"Strength comes from facing our fears."
Strength