My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.

The Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful message. A durable peace is not a single achievement, but an environment, a process and a commitment.

I think one country with nuclear weapons is one country too many.

America is always a good target for a populist. In many countries, particularly authoritarian systems, if you want to get an extra bonus, you bash the Americans.

Democracy is more than a ballot box.

As long as some of us choose to rely on nuclear weapons, we continue to risk that these same weapons will become increasingly attractive to others.

If the world does not change course, we risk self-destruction.

Democracy is not an instant coffee.

The gravest threat faced by the world is of an extremist group getting hold of nuclear weapons or materials.

I hope everybody will go back to the negotiating table. Ive always said this is the only way forward.

The Egyptians have grown in confidence, theyve tasted freedom, and theres no way back.

Leave a legacy of love and kindness for this lovely world.

The world has become jaded. Romance has died, some no longer believe in love, and because of this, they suffer.

The only life worth living is the one we take responsibility for choosing.

A frenzied passion for art is a canker that devours everything else.

When I get to the end of my life, I want to be able to look back and know that my being here made things better - Daphne

I want to be a Christian like Christ - loving and accepting of other people.

If I can start my day out by saying my prayers and getting myself focused, then I know I'm doing the right thing. That 10 minutes helps me in every way throughout the day.

To look at possibility is to be free.

Making mistakes is natural. Making mistakes is how we learn.

My worst song is stimulating beyond words. My best songs are downright scary.