Intellectual freedom is the only guarantee of a scientific - democratic approach to politics, economic development, and culture.

I've always thought that the most powerful weapon in the world was the bomb and that's why I gave it to my people, but I've come to the conclusion that the most powerful weapon in the world is not the bomb but it's the truth

Both now and for always, I intend to hold fast to my belief in the hidden strength of the human spirit.

I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society. I reject the notion that the death penalty has any essential deterrent effect on potential offenders. I am convinced that the contrary is true - that savagery begets only savagery.

A country which does not respect the rights of its own citizens will not respect the rights of its neighbours

Intellectual freedom is the only guarantee of a scientific - democratic approach to politics, economic development, and culture.

You can't sit on two chairs at once.