Democracy is, in essence, a form of non-violent conflict management. If war is the worst enemy of development, healthy and balanced development is the best form of conflict prevention.

We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.

To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.

We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.

...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.

Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name. It is the most effective form of defense spending there is.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.

It's tempting to believe that a break from life's routine will only cause chaos. But regimen does not ensure security. The only constant we can count on is change.

Let me tell you one thing about why writers write: had I known the answer to any of these questions I would never have needed to write a novel

Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure.

I think it's tacky to have chains that go all the way down to your crotch.

Look within, get depressed; Look around, get distressed; Look to Jesus, find perfect rest.

Learn the craft of knowing how to open your heart and to turn on your creativity. There's a light inside of you.

Understand why casinos and racetracks stay in business - the gambler always loses over the long term.

My favorite judge is Simon! He's so real with ya - Even when I don't like

Muslims have a very bad attitude to homosexuality, they're very intolerant.

Unless the company becomes obsessed with constant change for the better, gradual change for the worse usually goes unnoticed.