The status quo cannot work.

Sometimes when you take a tough action against one side in the conflict, they see you as part of the conflict and they attack you.

There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole - women and men alike - than the one which involves women as central players.

The right to development is the measure of the respect of all other human rights.That should be our aim: a situation in which all individuals are enabled to maximize their potential, and to contribute to the evolution of society as a whole.

We're all human. After 10, 15 years you get tired, you run out of steam and ideas, you have to give a chance to somebody else. And whether you yourself are inclined to stay on, all those around you are pushing you to stay on for what they will gain.

We have to be very clear with the population and the countries we enter what we can do and what we cannot do.

Over time you get to understand the nature of man and the environments you are dealing with, and you can't always allow emotions and temper to flare up because you're displeased with something, or you want to change it.