One effect of sustained conflict is to narrow our vision of what is possible. Time and time again, conflicts are resolved through shifts that were unimaginable at the start.

It is a grave error for any leader to be oversensitive in the face of criticism

I have always admired men and women who used their talents to serve the community, and who were highly respected and admired for their efforts and sacrifices, even though they held no office whatsoever in government or society.

It never hurts to think too highly of a person; often they become ennobled and act better because of it.

Hating clouds the mind. It gets in the way of strategy. Leaders cannot afford to hate

To truly lead one's people, one must also truly know them.

The greatest single challenge facing our globalised world is to combat and eradicate its disparities.