I received my money from the treasury, I used to very early to go the clubs, but when the burden of looking after my children came upon me I tried to live a quite life, and save as much as I could.

Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups.

I have been sustained by cane field, the cane plantation I have.

In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.

The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy.

It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time.

I have never been bribed as a Prime Minister.

If the constitution goes, I go.

The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba.

I said, yes, if you think I will avoid bloodshed by standing aside I will stand aside … but I will never ever again come back.

Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again.

This Sarah Palin phenomenon is very curious. I think somebody watching us from Mars—they would think the country has gone insane.

I collect crystals and gemstones, and I've been collecting them since I was a little girl. They give me positive energy and strength. They make me feel connected to the earth. I cherish them.

Nothing is harder than to get people to think about what they are going to do.

The first thing the federal government can do to help is get out of the way.

Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen sat one morning in the window-bay of their father's house in Beldover, working and talking.

One believes in Stephen Dedalus as one believes in few characters in fiction.

I don't make promises.

Fame lost its appeal for me when I went into a public restroom and an autograph seeker handed me a pen and paper under the stall door.

Mass adulation from the multitudes does not penetrate your soul or your core.

First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream.And finally, dream.