Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia since 2012 and from 2000 to 2008. He was born on this day, October 7 in the year 1952.

Here are some of his words to think about.

I think every person should have some faith inside him, in his heart. What matters is not an external display of this faith, but the inner state of the soul.

It’s better to be hanged for loyalty than be rewarded for betrayal.

Everything will probably never be Ok. But we have to try for it.

Sometimes it is necessary to be lonely in order to prove that you are right.

I don’t read books by people who have betrayed the Motherland.

Those who fight corruption should be clean themselves.

People are always teaching us democracy but the people who teach us democracy don’t want to learn it themselves.

My personal position is that society must keep children safe.

Terrorism has no nationality or religion.

The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.

See also: Nelson Mandela Quotes