It won't be a question of how well-trained or well-equipped the army is but one of the authority it serves.

I think the Shiites want a theocracy.

Everybody seems to be imprisoned in their own sectarian or political affiliations. They don't seem to be able to rise above these things.

I think people are rapidly losing confidence in the political class, and I don't blame them.

Until and unless we could disband these militias, this country won't be able to function properly.

If the security forces continue to be dominated as they are now by political groups or sects, then the people won't trust in them - and the result will be civil war or fragmentation of the country.

An apology for the actions of some troops who, of course, are not representative of the majority of the armed forces here, I think that would have been useful and it would have helped to some extent.

The one who pulls the puppet strings knows fairytales can heal.

History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.

The art of war in its highest point of view is policy.

Defeats are always pitiful. Victories are always last resources.

The more I learn, the more excited I get.

Honestly, my personality is cool and easy-going. But once I started wearing skirts and put on some make up, I transform into that sexy kind of person.

I wasn't that kid where if you told me 'No,' I was just going to do it anyway.

I did not make this film about Frank Abagnale because of what he did . . but because of what he has done with his life the past 30 years.

If it's me, it would be a waste not to dance no matter what.