My father's biggest achievement was to motivate the South Korean people, to show them we could become prosperous if we worked hard. He taught me to love my country, and serve my country.

Different times need different types of leadership.

I believe that it is an unchanging value of democracy that ends cannot justify the means in politics.

Big businesses aren't the only ones in the economic ecosystem. Nobody should fall behind because of an unfair structure.

I have no family to take care of.

I will end the history of division and conflict through reconciliation and fairness.

In the 21st century, culture is power.

I have no child to inherit my properties. You, the people, are my only family, and to make you happy is the reason I do politics.

We need fundamental change. In the past, national development led to people's happiness but now the link between national growth and improvement in people's lives has been severed.

I understand that the end does not justify the means. And this should be a lasting value for democracy.

South Korea's economy is still difficult. I will create a country where nobody worries about putting food on the table.

The truth is, he was so glad at being free from his long enchantment that all dangers seemed a game in comparison. But the rest found it an eerie journey.

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood.

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.

Coincidences are not accidents but signals from the universe which can guide us toward our true destiny.

Everything matters. Time is precious.

Female schools might be comprised in the list of those worthy the public patronage, with great propriety.

California has more distractions, more activities for the kids, more driving.

You know my faithfulness to you, never can another own my heart, never - never - never...

To me India is a land of beauty and generosity, of traditional hospitality and the acceptance of many cultures.

If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, and hug it in mine arms.