The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.

I felt that it was my duty not to senselessly waste my time. And since I didn't want to waste my time, I tried to accomplish as much as possible.

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

Some of the best indicators of a country developing along the right lines are healthy mothers giving birth to healthy children who are assured of good care and a sound education that will enable them to face the challenges of a changing world.

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

You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.

A most insidious form of fear is that which masquerades as common sense or even wisdom, condemning as foolish, reckless, insignificant or futile the small, daily acts of courage which help to preserve man's self-respect and inherent human dignity.