Building democracy as an imposition from abroad is a form of imperialism.

Freedom must be gained step by step, slowly. Freedom is a food which must be carefully administered when people are too hungry for it.

I made the right decisions, I set everything on the right course, the reforms are going in the right direction.

I believed it would succeed. It was Polish Solidarity and its victory that put an end to the old era when what mattered were borders and rival blocs.

I must tell you that the supply of words on the world market is plentiful, but the demand is falling.

One could always do more, faster and cleverer, but democracy has its own rhythm.

In myself I am nothing. It all comes from God and the Virgin Mary.