Pushkin did not excel at school, but from the earliest age he had a feel for language which was quite exceptional.

ECONOMIST: Russian writers

According to Mr Thieu, the numerous American commanders and other officials sent to Vietnam cared nothing for its culture, did not feel a need to learn the language, foolishly trusted the North to honour agreements and were themselves victims of changeable policies by their masters at home.

ECONOMIST: Nguyen Van Thieu