The U.S. engages with North Korea, so I dont see why they cant engage with Iran.

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.

It's funny how you can know a person, think of him as your closest friend, and still never gain access to the secret chambers in his heart.

People divulge things to you that they would not divulge to anyone else.

With all respect to your religion or world-view — thank God, thank the universe, thank evolutionary processes — the keyword is "thank" — just have some gratitude and be thankful.

Any given moment - no matter how casual, how ordinary - is poised, full of gaping life.

Anger, hatred, fear, is very bad for our health

I just try to be myself, whatever that is. I don't think about how I'll be remembered. I just want to be consistent over a long period of time. That's what the great players do.

If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.

I love seeing Houston. Houston has a great style and energy.

God ordained for every man one and the same means of salvation.

A lot of people want to make films and do photography and things, but I'm quite happy doing what I'm doing.