All right, your knees may be knocking but that shouldn't prevent you from going ahead and doing what you need to do.

Democracy acknowledges the right to differ as well as the duty to settle differences peacefully. Authoritarian governments see criticism of their actions and doctrines as a challenge to combat.

It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear.

One should mature over 20 years.

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.

I don't like to be called a symbol. And I don't like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I'd rather be known as a hard worker. I don't think symbols do much, nor icons.

The people of my country want the two freedoms that spell security: freedom from want and freedom from fear.