Challenges mean opportunities as well.

The provision of basic material needs is not sufficient to make minority groups and indigenous peoples feel they are truly part of the greater national entity. For that they have to be confident that they too have an active role to play in shaping the destiny of the state that demands their allegiance.

People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.

Agreeing to disagree is a prerogative only of those who live under a democratic system.

We must all work together if we are all to live together in unity and harmony.

Sometimes I didn't even have enough money to eat. I became so weak from malnourishment that my hair fell out, and I couldn't get out of bed.

By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves.