As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.

I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.

I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.

Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.

It's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.

It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.

If you look into someone's face long enough, eventually you're going to feel that you're looking at yourself.

I wish I could wear 10 dresses to my wedding. It's so sad that you put it in storage and then never see it again. I am going to sleep in mine after I wear it.

A critic is a necessary evil, and criticism is an evil necessity.

I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worst thing you can say to a basketball player.

For since it is impossible for a created monad to have a physical influence on the inner nature of another, this is the only way in which one can be dependent on another.

Sometimes I hate having a conscience, and a stupidly thorough sense of honor.

I can count on one hand the number of people who wrote me a thank you letter after having an interview, and I gave almost all of them a job.

If you want to attack someone you attack their family. That is easy. You don't have to say directly.

A conventional playwright tries to tell you more about the characters than they know about themselves.