At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

One person can change the world.

What really matters is not whether we have problems, but how we go through them. We must keep going on to make it through whatever we are facing.

It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver made a demand and I just didn't feel like obeying his demand. I was quite tired after spending a full day working.

An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.