Various channels of dialogue must be kept open to build trust. I will meet North Korea's leader if it is needed to develop relations between the two Koreas.

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.

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.

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.

I believe that God is in me as the sun is in the colour and fragrance of a flower - the Light in my darkness, the Voice in my silence.

People in hell want snowcones.

Writing's in the nouns.

There is no loneliness greater than the loneliness of a failure. The failure is a stranger in his own house.

Rose-colored glasses are never made in bifocals. Nobody wants to read the small print in dreams.

The sweet simplicity of the three percents.

I am stronger than depression and I am braver than loneliness and nothing will ever exhaust me.

Some like them fat, some like them tall, some like them short, skinny legs and all. I like them all.

Self Pity is the most miserable party to go to, because, in case you haven't noticed, you're the only one who is there.

Then with the losers let it sympathize, For nothing can seem foul to those that win.