There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.

I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.

Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.

It's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.

I know there isn't anything I can do that will please everybody. But if I have done according to my beliefs, I sleep very very well.

We are born to unfold the beauty of life and to adorn the universe with unique thoughts.

The purity of intention repels fear.

The most luxurious home is the most peaceful one.

Jack the Rabbit and Weak Knee Willie, you know they're gonna be there. Sloppy Sue and Big Bones Billy, they'll be coming up for air.

Oh, this age! How tasteless and ill bred it is!

What inspires me may not inspire someone else.

From secrecy and deception in high places, come home, America. From military spending so wasteful that it weakens our nation, come home, America.

I wasn't pursuing a musical career or anything. It just happened and then it was there.

The future is sooner and stranger than you think.

When we share - that is poetry in the prose of life.