Statesman Quotes

There also is the plight that comes from natural disasters; these natural disasters could be alleviated or dealt with; we only need some time to do it.

The attainment of the present status of Thailand has to depend on the ability or the actions of all the inhabitants of the country.

Since that time up until the present time, there have been progress, and changes all through the time. The changes have not come by themselves; these changes have come from the doings of everyone in the country.

It could be argued that, in Thailand, many foreigners have come and gone, and the number of people who are considered to be Thai have traveled abroad in a great number.

Goodness is something that makes us serene and content; it is magnificent. Those who are not good are evil.

The important thing for the survival of the Thai society is that the majority of those who work, both in the government and the private sector, still strive to work in the same direction; this is why the Thai nation still stands.

Some say that now that 50 years have passed, we would like another 50 more years to celebrate once again; that means it will be 100 years. After one hundred years, I will be 118 years old.

I have been extremely touched by these signs of affection on the part of all the Thai people.

I am concerned because even in the past two years that were the jubilee years, I have seen evident signs which show that the people are still in great difficulties, and there are things that still need to be remedied and looked after in many areas.

Nature is something outside our body, but the mind is within us.

In Thailand's history there have been dissensions from time to time, but in general, unity has prevailed.

Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible.

Many other countries in this world are in a difficult situation, and all the Thai people are probably worried about the fate of Thailand: whether the country would survive or not.

The will to work of everyone in the country is the best guarantee of national survival.

It is true, there are many bad people; there are more of them than in the past, but that is because there are more people, meaning the population has tripled; there must be three times more bad people.

A good person can make another person good; it means that goodness will elicit goodness in the society; other persons will also be good.

The rare case where the conquered is very satisfied with the conqueror.

Kennedy cooked the soup that Johnson had to eat.

Only the stupidest calves choose their own butcher.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.

An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity.

History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided.

All parts of the human body get tired eventually - except the tongue.

It is with deep regret that the determination to assemble Parliament has been so long delayed.

I hate liberality - nine times out of ten it is cowardice, and the tenth time lack of principle.

We have actively sought and are actively seeking to make the United Nations an effective instrument of international cooperation.

Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

The most important aspect of the relationship between the president and the secretary of state is that they both understand who is president.