We want to empower our people; we want to strengthen them; we want to provide them with the kind of qualifications that will enable them to build up their own country themselves.

Fear is a habit; I am not afraid.

I've always been strongly on the side of non-violence. Also, I think that if you use the wrong means, the ends themselves get distorted.

Religion is about increasing peace and harmony in the world. ... People of all different religions should be given the opportunity to pursue good in their own way.

I'm feeling a little delicate.

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

I think that freedom is sometimes a state of mind. Sometimes, mind you, but not always.