If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy. The people have to take part. They have to understand that they have the power to move things, and they must really commit themselves to change if they want it.

Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.

I learned to work on a computer years before I was placed under house arrest. Fortunately I had two laptops when I was under house arrest - one an Apple and one a different operating system. I was very proud of that because I know how to use both systems.

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

There is nothing to be gained by being unnecessarily nasty. Violence begets violence.

The important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.

I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.