The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference.

War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.

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

If suffering were an unavoidable part of our existence, we should try to alleviate it as far as possible in practical, earthly ways.

Human rights must be protected by the rule of law, and there can never be occasions where human rights can be neglected or ignored or the rule of law set aside.

Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked up, to stay oppressed, there will come a time when they say 'That's it.' Suddenly they find themselves doing something that they never would have thought they would be doing, simply because of the human instinct that makes them turn their face towards freedom.

My attitude is, do as much as I can while I'm free. And if I'm arrested I'll still do as much as I can.