I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.

I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.

Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.

It's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.

I know there isn't anything I can do that will please everybody. But if I have done according to my beliefs, I sleep very very well.

Henry was now very annoyed

Helplessness becomes prayer the moment that you go to Jesus and speak candidly and confidently with him about your needs. This is to believe.

I have had some problems because the French don't like people to have success, they don't like the number one.

We are on the track of something absolutely mediocre.

No love that a man has will only give him pleasure in return- he shall also suffer pain because of it, except for love of Allah.

I grew up in a place called Malahide, which is by the water and is beautifully quiet, leafy, and part serene.

Yeah, well, artists are a lot like gangsters. They both know that the official version, the one everyone else believes, is a lie.

Character is ethics in action.

I paint very directly. I go from top to bottom. When I get to the floor, the painting is finished.

Luck can't last a lifetime unless you die young.