Boris Yeltsin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Boris Yeltsin.

Boris Yeltsin (N/A-2007) was a prominent Russian politician and the first President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 1999. He played a significant role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union, implementing economic reforms and leading Russia's transition towards a market economy. Yeltsin was known for his charismatic leadership style and controversial actions, including his challenge to the 1991 Soviet coup attempt and subsequent clashes with the Russian Parliament. Despite facing political opposition and economic challenges, Yeltsin helped establish a more democratic Russia and remains a significant figure in its modern history.

There are numerous bugbears in the profession of a politicia

There are numerous bugbears in the profession of a politician. First, ordinary life suffers. Second, there are many temptations to ruin you and those around you. And I suppose third, and this is rarely discussed, people at the top generally have no friends.

Life People Ruins

A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as bri

A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as brightly as he can. In the end he burns out. But this is far better than a mean little flame.

Let's not talk about Communism. Communism was just an idea,

Let's not talk about Communism. Communism was just an idea, just pie in the sky.

It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking

It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.

We don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. Freedom is

We don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. Freedom is like that. It's like air. When you have it, you don't notice it.