Education is the great engine to personal development.

We raise our voices in holy gladness to celebrate the victory of the risen Christ over the terrible forces of death.

Let your greatness bloom.

The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.

Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did.

Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.

Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people - men and women, boys and girls - that make the world a special place