Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.

Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models.

Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging.

Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community.

The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing.

I am positive that flexibility is a feminine characteristic.

The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that.

I support the recommendations made by the International Crisis Group. The primary responsibility is for Kosovo Albanians to demonstrate that their treatment of minorities is adequate.

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.

The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.

Women are clear-headed, they are more creative and for this reason, sometimes, also more fragile.

Trouble is a part of your life and if you don't share it you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.

If you get earaches, I'd turn my volume down a notch or two for you. Cause I will do anything for you.

The goal of higher education should be to champion the airing of all honest viewpoints. Nothing less is acceptable.

The Lake of Dreams grew gradually, over many years, elements and ideas accruing until they gained enough critical mass to become a novel.

How bitter were the Prozac pills of the last few hundred mornings

A liar would be brave toward God, while he is a coward toward men; for a lie faces God, and shrinks from man.

Ever since that night I've been on the road Travelling and trying to forget That awful night I lost all my friends I see their faces yet.

Deign on the passing world to turn thine eyes, And pause a while from learning to be wise. There mark what ills the scholar's life assail,- Toil, envy, want, the patron, and the jail.

If you are not enjoying yourself, you are wasting time.

I think the early years, the first decade of your life, is the most formative in a way.