When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair.

The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. Despite all of the things that differentiate us - race, language, religion, gender, wealth and so on - we are all equal concerning our fundamental humanity.

As far as social-economic theory is concerned, I am still a Marxist

I always emphasize that it is much safer and better to keep one's own religious faith. The other major religions are thousands of years old and have long traditions.

Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately avoid violence and adopt methods to solve the problem through peaceful means. That is real peace.

I do not want to carry any public position.

Rulers come and go. It's the people who are the real rulers of the country.