I learned to work on a computer years before I was placed under house arrest. Fortunately I had two laptops when I was under house arrest - one an Apple and one a different operating system. I was very proud of that because I know how to use both systems.

Agreeing to disagree is a prerogative only of those who live under a democratic system.

We must contemplate what the meaning of being "educated" is. Some people think a person with plenty of degrees is an educated one. But I believe a person who can judge a situation correctly and make timely decisions is more important.

It is part of the unceasing human endeavor to prove that the spirit of man can transcend the flaws of his own nature.

If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.

I don't like to be called a symbol. And I don't like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I'd rather be known as a hard worker. I don't think symbols do much, nor icons.

The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.