Borat

"Technology is wonderful, but horse and cart still superior in many ways."

"History teaches us lessons, mostly about how to repeat same mistakes."

"Philosophy is interesting, but practical considerations more pressing in life."

"Literature expands mind, but I prefer pictures and very simple words."

"Politics is art of persuasion through any means necessary, including lies."

"War is serious business, but also good way to settle disagreements."

"Motivation comes from desire to be better, or just to prove others wrong."

"Inspiration can come from anywhere - I find it in very strange places."

"Relationships require compromise, patience, and ignoring many red flags."

"Sometimes solitude is necessary to reflect on your many failures."

"In America, I have learned that smile can get you out of many situations."

"My hand was forced to do many things in Kazakhstan, all non-consensual."

"Love is when you find person you want to spend rest of life with, or at least weekend."

"Marriage is beautiful union, like my four marriages have demonstrated."

"Family is foundation of society, though mine is mostly dysfunctional."

"To be great, you must believe in yourself more than is rationally justified."

"Every failure is just success that has not happened yet, or will never happen."

"I came to America to learn, and I have learned many things incorrectly."

"The human spirit is resilient, much like my spirit after many public humiliations."

"Happiness is simple thing - it is just matter of lowering expectations sufficiently."

"Your past does not define you, my many crimes are just learning experiences."

"Intelligence is overrated - confidence is what matters in this world."

"I respect all people equally, which is why I disrespect them equally."

"The greatest gift you can give is honest feedback, however brutal and wrong."

"Life is like riding horse - sometimes you fall off, sometimes horse falls on you."

"Success comes to those who work hard, or inherit money, preferably second."

"Never give up on your dreams, no matter how inappropriate or illegal."

"True friend is one who stands by you in time of need, or at least doesn't tell authorities."

"Wisdom is knowing difference between right and wrong, and doing wrong anyway."

"The best things in life are free, except for most things I want."