Inaugural Public Lecture at Webster University in Tashkent
Category: Observations and Thoughts
Professional and everyday diplomats
The best among professional diplomats I have known are also excellent everyday diplomats. it is even hard to imagine that someone who is not a good everyday diplomat could become a good professional diplomat.
Philosophy and philosophers
One can practice philosophy without being a philosopher. In fact, good philosophers may not even realize that they are philosophers.
My picture taken by Annie Leibovitz
Pushing limits
Push your limits – but gently.
Human games
Any human game, first of all, is a mental game. All mental games require focus, concentration, and strategy. Enjoy your life – your biggest mental game.
Thinking, acting
Thinking may not always be victorious. So, act!
Acting may not always be victorious. So, think!
Don’t blame others
Don’t blame others, improve yourself.
To hide and to expose
Peace and happiness don’t need to be hidden, and struggle and sorrow don’t need to be exposed.
Be silly, be wise
Be silly to be wise, be wise to be silly.
