I fight because international law recognises my right.

Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect.

I agree that special interest sections between Portugal and Indonesia can proceed without me being released.

Being patient does not mean being silent.

After so much suffering, after enduring so much sacrifice, sanctioned and embraced by our people, what is it that the people of East Timor expect as a result of independence?

You can never know about about your own destiny: are the people you meet there to play a part on your oun destiny, or do you exist just to play a role in theirs?

It felt like betrayal, finding joy even in little things when Willow was in danger.

I have a love-hate relationship with performing.

We shouldn't pray for a lighter load to carry but a stronger back to endure! Then the world will see that God is with us, empowering us to live in a way that reflects his love and power.

There is nothing as boring as the truth.

What does Christmas mean if we can't encourage small children to sit on a stranger's lap?

Even in the worm that crawls in the earth there glows a divine spark. When you slaughter a creature, you slaughter God.

Don't ever lose that innocent laughter, don't let time take that away

Mostly, I make sure to stay keenly aware of my own shortcomings so that I am more patient with others.

Blushes cannot be counterfeited.