We must learn from history, there is no military solution for the Kashmir issue...we have to understand this reality.

Remember that mindsets can not be changed through force and coercion. No idea can ever be forcibly thrust upon any one.

Islam teaches tolerance, not hatred; universal brotherhood, not enmity; peace, and not violence.

Poverty and deprivation lead to frustration, making the masses vulnerable to exploitation by extremist organizations.

There is nothing wrong with intellectual differences flowing from freedom of thought as long as such differences remain confined to intellectual debates.

I believe in sympathy, compassion and forgiveness.

We claim Islam as Deen or a complete way of life.

Who has suffered? The families of the dead, no doubt. But a greater loss was inflicted on Pakistan because, as I said, we lost the pillars of our society.

Yes I think so, absolutely. It should be stopped, nobody should be talking of hatred and militancy and aggression.

I am not at all a politician. I don't think I'm cut out for politics. I am certainly not going to stand for election.

We have our own brains.

Adventure should be 80 percent 'I think this is manageable,' but it's good to have that last 20 percent where you're right outside your comfort zone. Still safe, but outside your comfort zone.

Ignorance breeds fear; the more you learn about your subject, the less fear it holds for you.

I try to be honest and I keep moving.

You could go outside today and have a glum face, or you could put a smile on your face and go out into the world, even though you don't feel like it - that's selfless giving!

When I read, I want to be fully transported to another place. I want to feel things, smell things.

Down that path lies madness. On the other hand, the road to hell is paved with melting snowballs.

Your manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.

I believe in the joyous power of an unscheduled dance break.

Needing approval is like saying 'your view of me is more important than my own opinion of myself'.

Funk is the unending cycle of life.