Bidzina Ivanishvili Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I would like to become the prime minister, do the job for two years, and then leave and devote myself to public work.”

“I've never been an oligarch. The definition of an oligarch is someone who has co-operated with the government, and I never did.”

“My main capital isn't the money. I respect myself; I respect my country.”

“My only hobby is going for walks outdoors.”

“Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.”

“Since the whole village was poor, we didn't realize our own poverty. I was happy.”

“America has chosen Georgia as a junior partner. The United States believes that Saakashvili is creating a democratic Georgia, but these are merely facades.”

“I did not like formal meetings, because they took away my freedom. I just liked to spend time with my friends, where I could be myself and did not need to don a mask.”

“I do yoga every day, some sport, have a meal once a day, eat some fruit, and drink one glass of wine. And once a month I gather together my close friends. But my wife and I do not like conspicuous luxury.”

“I was forced to come into politics because Saakashvili had destroyed the opposition. I had a choice either to leave the country, because it was dangerous to live here, or to go into politics.”