Quotes from Svetlana Alliluyeva

It became clear to the whole world that a totalitarian regime could neither accuse nor transform itself: suicide was not in its nature, it could only kill others.

It is human nature that rules the world, not governments and regimes.

God grants an easy death only to the just.

As a result of half a century of Soviet rule people have been weaned from a belief in human kindness.

Moscow seethes and bubbles and gasps for air. It's always thirsting for something new, the newest events, the latest sensation. Everyone wants to be the first to know. It's the rhythm of life today.

I like old people, just as I like old trees: in their shadow there is freshness and peace, one admires them, and around them everything is so calm.

Everything on our tormented earth that is alive and breathes, that blossoms and bears fruit, lives only by virtue of and in the name of Truth and Good.

History is a stern judge.

The one good thing about not seeing you is that I can write you letters.

Go to meet destiny halfway and destiny will come to your assistance.