We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.

I simply want tomorrow to be better than today. I want Palestine to be independent and sovereign... Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand.

I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.

We cannot build foundations of a state without rule of law.

The little jihad is over, and now we have the bigger jihad - the bigger battle is achieving security and economic growth

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

If you run from a leaking roof you'll end up with a flood.

We want the Israelis to leave. They want to leave - so let us let them leave.

From here [the Gaza withdrawal], our people begin the march towards establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital

No state on earth can afford to allow several authorities to co-exist next to one another.

We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all. [on the death of Pope John Paul II

Be direct and sure of the path you tread, but not so sure that you pass the paths better suited to your feet, brother.

If there's no chocolate in Heaven, I'm not going.

The path that is best for you is the path that keeps the best of you in play.

Mind in one place, heart in another.

For years I exercised to be thinner, and I never got the results I wanted. Now I determine my weight by how my clothes feel.

The amateurs discuss tactics: the professionals discuss logistics

Look at me, chica." When she does, I repeat, "Eres hermosa." "What does it mean?" "You're beautiful.

South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white.

Most famous people get younger and younger. I sometimes ask myself that question: 'How come I'm the only person who's getting older?'