I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles.

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.

A story is a part of the writer's soul, told to the world.

Curse us and crush us, my precious is lost!

The intelligence of cinema-goers should be respected.

How sickness enlarges the dimensions of a man's self to himself! Supreme selfishness is inculcated upon him as his only duty.

A formal parsing algorithm should not always be used.

The hardest memories are the pieces of what might have been.

Good work in the building of my vessel stood me always in good stead.

I did a radio interview for a station in Connecticut or something, and it was the worst interview ever. It was all yes and no answers.

Dead metaphors make strong idols.

I will write the evangel-poem of comrades and of love.