My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant.

Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models.

Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging.

Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community.

The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing.

I am positive that flexibility is a feminine characteristic.

Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.

The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that.

I support the recommendations made by the International Crisis Group. The primary responsibility is for Kosovo Albanians to demonstrate that their treatment of minorities is adequate.

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.

The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.

General assumptions often lead to erroneous conclusions, but one cannot go far wrong in always assuming that whatever one's government is saying is a lie.

If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.

One should never become devoted to a teacher, any more than one should become devoted to a statue of a god. There is only one thing to be devoted to, and that is your mind.

US academic institutions are being bought via funding by biotechnology firms which exert a vice-like grip on the US government.

I bet the worst part about dying is the part where your whole life passes before you.

They [the US] get our oil and give us a worthless piece of paper.

Don't let go too soon, but don't hold on too long.

He [Caesar] loved the treason, but hated the traitor.

I believe Success is achieved by ordinary people with Extraordinary Determination.