A true leader does not derive power from his position, but from his ethics, from people’s love for him, and from his knowledge, education and excellence in his field of work.

An easy life does not make men, nor does it build nations. Challenges make men, and it is these men who build nations.

We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone.

Creativity should be integral to everything that we do. Creativity should also be intrinsic to our personality, if excellence is what we seek.

The future does not wait for hesitant people. The more we achieve, the more we realise how much more we can achieve.

Good governance is about nothing more or less than creating happiness. It really is that simple.

Every nation can harness the energy of its citizens, either towards constructive work to generate optimism and hope, or towards tensions, unrest and war.

Helping those less fortunate than us is a blessed opportunity to show thanks for the gifts of life that we ourselves enjoy.

Change or you will be changed: leaders who neglect the good of their people will be forsaken. Leadership is a service, not a gateway to privilege.

Simplicity starts in the heart, away from negativity and pessimism.

To take risk and fail is not a failure. Real failure is to fear taking any risk

How is it possible to have a civil war?

It was not often that Flay approved of happiness in others.

Work hard, put maximum effort, and have a good attitude. Most importantly never give up.

It's not the weather that's bad or good, it's whether you have good or bad mood. It's cloudy and cold, I feel happy and bold, As the storm unfolds, I turn silver in gold!

Service is born out of love not duty.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or should I tackle you again?

Alcohol initially makes man strong after a brief time, then makes a man ‘weak’ after a ‘week, ’ after a ‘month’ - it affects his ‘health’ and after a ‘year, ’ his life ends with ‘tear.

My anger with the US was not at first, that they had used that weapon - although that anger came later.

No one can crave what truly harms him.

Thinking does not lead to truth; truth is the beginning of thought.