Theory states that Allahs law is cruel and unfair, but Allah himself has said that his law is indeed fair.

The development of our human resources is an area in which we need to do well as it is decisive in determining the success of our diversification programme.

We are considering various ways of making use of our oil and gas downstream industries. This is to be complemented with the import of oil and gas from other sources as raw materials.

Today, bilateral relations with Britain are excellent, with cooperation in many areas and both countries continuing to work on strengthening these ties.

There is no conflict between favouring Islamic and traditional values and being more open and international.

Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.

As a small country, both in size and population, our future hinges on the quality of our people.

We need foreign skills to stay competitive.

We are increasing our efforts to attract the right kind of foreign investors through our various agencies.

The level of our educational development is high and serves as a strong basis for our future progress.

Our strength in finance has led us to set up an international financial centre with medium and long-term objectives, especially to develop Islamic financial and insurance services.

The strangest experiences in life are apt to lose their effect if dwelt upon long enough. ("Furze Hollow")

There are no such things as secrets only truths that have yet to be revealed.

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

I am a drop of gold he would say I am molten matter returned from the core of earth to tell you interior things-

Narrating incredible things as though they were real old system; narrating realities as though they were incredible the new.

When God is a father, he is said to be elsewhere. When God is a mother, she is said to be everywhere.

Anyone who has owned many cats in long succession can define his or her life as a series of furry episodes.

Men are seldom more commonplace than on supreme occasions.

It is discouraging to try to be a good neighbor in a bad neighborhood.

No man will ever be President of the United States who spells 'negro' with two gs.