Lennart Meri

If geography is prose, maps are iconography.

Traveling is the only passion that doesn't need to feel shy in front of intellect.

History is more interesting than politics.

I'm considered homophobic and crazy about these things and old fashioned. But I think that the family - father, mother, children - is fundamental to our civilisation.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.

I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path.