There is nothing to compare with the courage of ordinary people whose names are unknown and whose sacrifices pass unnoticed. The courage that dares without recognition, without the protection of media attention, is a courage that humbles and inspires and reaffirms our faith in humanity.

You must remember that democracy is made up not only of the executive, but the legislature and the judiciary.

I've never thought of myself as being particularly brave - I used to be frightened of the dark when I was small. And I'm not very good with dead rats and things like that. But I face what has to be faced and I hope as best as I'm able.

Maybe it is something to do with age, but I have become fonder of poetry than of prose.

Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.

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

Human rights and rule of law are inseparably connected.