How can you call it a sacrifice when you choose to do something because you believe in it?

While it is undeniable that many have been driven to immorality and crime by the need to survive, it is equally evident that the possession of a significant surplus of material goods has never been a guarantee against covetousness, rapacity and the infinite variety of vice and pain which spring from such passions. Indeed, it could be argued that the unrelenting compulsion of those who already have much to acquire even more has generated greater injustice, immorality and wretchedness than the cumulative effect of the struggles of the severely underprivileged to better their lot.

Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want.

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

I don't think you can work on feelings in politics, apart from anything else, political change can come very unexpectedly, sometimes overnight when you least expect it.

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.

I've always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others.