I'm rather inclined to liking people.

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

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

I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.

We achieve everything by our efforts alone. Our fate is not decided by an almighty God. We decide our own fate by our actions. You have to gain mystery over yourself. It is not a matter of sitting back and accepting.

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.

There is a special charm to journeys undertaken before daybreak in hot lands: the air is soft and cool and the coming of dawn reveals a landscape fresh from the night dew.