The hope of the nation which throughout the nineteenth century had not for a moment reconciled itself with the loss of independence, and fighting for its own freedom, fought at the same time for the freedom of other nations.

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

He who once became aware of the power of Solidarity and who breathed the air of freedom will not be crushed.

The world needs leaders of vision instead of leaders on television.

When he saw injustice, he wanted to do away with it. He saw communism, and he wanted to put an end to it.

Words are plentiful; deeds are precious.

I got politics and economics moving and then others took over.