We must make democracy the popular creed...If we should fail to do this, our people are bound to suffer... That is what my father said. It is the reason why I am participating in this struggle.

I am not unaware of the saying that more tears have been shed over wishes granted than wishes denied.

It is his capacity for self-improvement and self-redemption which most distinguishes man from the mere brute.

Leaders of political parties need to keep in contact with the people; that's what it's all about. If violence were to erupt, I am fairly confident that we could control our people. Whether or not the authorities can control theirs is another matter altogether.

I could listen to the radio and I had access to books from time to time. Not all the time.

In a system which denies the existence of basic human rights, fear tends to be the order of the day. The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear. Never let fear prevent you from doing right.

When fear sets in, you don't trust others and when you don't trust anyone then you become selfish.