Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it.

Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it.

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.

If you're feeling helpless, help someone.

You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.

Once serious political dialogue has begun, the international community can assume that we have achieved genuine progress along the road to real democratisation.

When you decide to follow a certain path, you should follow it to the end and not be diverted from it for personal reasons.