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.

We must be courageous but also reasonable. The world admires us for walking a tightrope without falling off. It asks us to keep our balance.

The people in Poland had to deal with painful reforms.

I hope to work harder than ever to help people around the world.

Let the veil of silence fall presently over what happened afterwards. Silence, too, can speak out.

It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail.

I am happy that Poland is returning to the road of pluralism and democracy.