Small: He who closes his eyes sees nothing, even in the full light of day
"He who closes his eyes sees nothing, even in the full light of day"
Leopold Trepper, Celebrity
Small: You utter a vow or forge a signature and you may find yourself bound for life to a monastery, a woman or priso
"You utter a vow or forge a signature and you may find yourself bound for life to a monastery, a woman or prison"
Bronislaw Malinowski, Scientist
Small: To be in the EU, it means to have same rules of... for economy, for social life, to be together in the majorit
"To be in the EU, it means to have same rules of... for economy, for social life, to be together in the majority of European countries"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: And we want to develop our strategy to partnership and friendship with the United States, which is connected w
"And we want to develop our strategy to partnership and friendship with the United States, which is connected with a very rich history but what is very important for our future"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simpl
Frederic Chopin
"Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art"
Frederic Chopin, Composer
Small: To believe with certainty we must begin with doubting
"To believe with certainty we must begin with doubting"
Stanislaus I, Royalty
Small: On December 18, 1940, Hitler signed Directive Number 21, better known as Operation Barbarossa
"On December 18, 1940, Hitler signed Directive Number 21, better known as Operation Barbarossa"
Leopold Trepper, Celebrity
Small: There are mysteries, secret zones in each individual
"There are mysteries, secret zones in each individual"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: Maybe it is worth investigating the unknown, if only because the very feeling of not knowing is a painful one
"Maybe it is worth investigating the unknown, if only because the very feeling of not knowing is a painful one"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: Well, we are very glad that Russia is so close with NATO
"Well, we are very glad that Russia is so close with NATO"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: We welcome, we welcome this good cooperation between Russia and NATO
"We welcome, we welcome this good cooperation between Russia and NATO"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: There is simply no room for anti-Semitism in a democratic and law-abiding state
"There is simply no room for anti-Semitism in a democratic and law-abiding state"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: So I think that is from the European perspective, for the European future, this engagement can be one of the m
"So I think that is from the European perspective, for the European future, this engagement can be one of the most important and effective decisions in the last 50 years maybe"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: Following the Second World War, we are a country of one ethnicity. After the moving of the borders, after the
"Following the Second World War, we are a country of one ethnicity. After the moving of the borders, after the tragedy of the Holocaust and the murder of Polish Jews, we don't have large minority groups"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: Every man is responsible only for his own acts. The sons do not inherit the sins of the fathers. But can we sa
"Every man is responsible only for his own acts. The sons do not inherit the sins of the fathers. But can we say: that was long ago, they were different?"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for
"Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for"
Stanislaus I, Royalty
Small: So I think that is one of the reasons we can face some regional problems, which are very difficult, very drama
"So I think that is one of the reasons we can face some regional problems, which are very difficult, very dramatic and is necessary to have instruments to solve these problems. NATO is such instrument"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: So they didnt let anybody else off. I cant live like this, Im finished. Auschwitz was easy
"So they didn't let anybody else off. I can't live like this, I'm finished. Auschwitz was easy"
Witold Pilecki, Soldier
Small: In real life, there are names that surprise us because they dont seem to suit the person at all
"In real life, there are names that surprise us because they don't seem to suit the person at all"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: For me optimism is two lovers walking into the sunset arm in arm. Or maybe into the sunrise - whatever appeals
"For me optimism is two lovers walking into the sunset arm in arm. Or maybe into the sunrise - whatever appeals to you"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: Were always looking at this love through the eyes of the person who is suffering because of this love
"We're always looking at this love through the eyes of the person who is suffering because of this love"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: I carried out my orders until arrested. I had no sense that I was spying, and I ask that this be taken into ac
"I carried out my orders until arrested. I had no sense that I was spying, and I ask that this be taken into account in deciding my verdict"
Witold Pilecki, Soldier
Small: The television industry doesnt like to see the compexity of the world. It prefers simple reporting, with simpl
"The television industry doesn't like to see the compexity of the world. It prefers simple reporting, with simple ideas: this is white, that's black; this is good, that's bad"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: Of course Id like to get beyond the concrete. But its really difficult. Very difficult
"Of course I'd like to get beyond the concrete. But it's really difficult. Very difficult"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: Do people really want liberty, equality, fraternity? Is it not some manner of speaking?
"Do people really want liberty, equality, fraternity? Is it not some manner of speaking?"
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director
Small: Yes, I was correctly quoted in saying I introduced sex into films in the 20s, but it was sex in good taste and
"Yes, I was correctly quoted in saying I introduced sex into films in the 20's, but it was sex in good taste and left a great deal to one's imagination"
Pola Negri, Actress
Small: Of course, Hollywood is still making some excellent pictures which reflect the great artistry that made Hollyw
"Of course, Hollywood is still making some excellent pictures which reflect the great artistry that made Hollywood famous throughout the world, but these films are exceptions, judging from box office returns and press reviews"
Pola Negri, Actress
Small: I then remained in Berlin until Dec. 1938, spending my time between pictures at my villa on the Riviera
"I then remained in Berlin until Dec. 1938, spending my time between pictures at my villa on the Riviera"
Pola Negri, Actress
Small: The Holocaust committed by the Nazis turned this country, where most of the European Jews used to live and whe
"The Holocaust committed by the Nazis turned this country, where most of the European Jews used to live and where their culture used to flourish, into a massive grave. This is why initiatives to revive Jewish culture in Poland is so important"
Marek Belka, Economist
Small: No matter who becomes chancellor, Poland and Germany will remain neighbours, strategic partners, not only with
"No matter who becomes chancellor, Poland and Germany will remain neighbours, strategic partners, not only within the European Union, but also world partners, and I don't believe anything could change in our relations"
Marek Belka, Economist
Small: In the next shot the cameras zoomed to the fiancee who noticed the lights in the Czarinas room go out and the
"In the next shot the cameras zoomed to the fiancee who noticed the lights in the Czarina's room go out and the camera then turned to the pond where two goldfish were making love"
Pola Negri, Actress
Small: As far as the international issues are concerned, the most important thing is the state of the transatlantic r
"As far as the international issues are concerned, the most important thing is the state of the transatlantic relationships, Euro-Atlantic relationships: how to develop them and how to strengthen them further"
Marek Belka, Economist
Small: Alas, in 1929 came the Stock Market crash and everything changed and became worrisome. People started practici
"Alas, in 1929 came the Stock Market crash and everything changed and became worrisome. People started practicing conservatism because of financial losses, myself included"
Pola Negri, Actress
Small: Today the salaries of stars are astronomical in comparison with the 20s, but the high cost of todays living an
"Today the salaries of stars are astronomical in comparison with the 20's, but the high cost of today's living and taxes takes a huge bite out of these salaries"
Pola Negri, Actress
Small: We take our international responsibilities very seriously and will not withdraw our troops from Iraq...
"We take our international responsibilities very seriously and will not withdraw our troops from Iraq... Otherwise, the victims of terror in Madrid will have died in vain"
Marek Belka, Economist
Small: If the infinity of the sea may call out thus, perhaps when a man is growing old, calls come to him, too, from
"If the infinity of the sea may call out thus, perhaps when a man is growing old, calls come to him, too, from another infinity still darker and more deeply mysterious; and the more he is wearied by life the dearer are those calls to him"
Henryk Sienkiewicz, Novelist
Small: Evidently the merit depends on the result of the work
"Evidently the merit depends on the result of the work"
Henryk Sienkiewicz, Novelist
Small: Day is like day as two beads in a rosary, unless changes of weather form the only variety
"Day is like day as two beads in a rosary, unless changes of weather form the only variety"
Henryk Sienkiewicz, Novelist
Small: It has been said that Poland is dead, exhausted, enslaved, but here is the proof of her life and triumph
"It has been said that Poland is dead, exhausted, enslaved, but here is the proof of her life and triumph"
Henryk Sienkiewicz, Novelist
Small: The profession of the writer has its thorns about which the reader does not dream
"The profession of the writer has its thorns about which the reader does not dream"
Henryk Sienkiewicz, Novelist
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