In a system which denies the existence of basic human rights, fear tends to be the order of the day. The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear. Never let fear prevent you from doing right.

I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.

Fear is a habit; I am not afraid.

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

Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.

It is his capacity for self-improvement and self-redemption which most distinguishes man from the mere brute.

I was heartened that people everywhere want certain basic freedoms, even if they live in a totally different cultural environment.