I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.

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.

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

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.

Thanks be to God that, even though at times we may “forget” Him, He never forgets us.

On waking from the dream, we see that birth and death, the sense of self, other - all of these things fade away.

I just knew I would be a writer. It just seemed the only sensible thing to do.

What we start with is a conviction to fulfill our being. Horses, trees fulfill themselves. Why shouldn't people.

The sun will shine again. No matter... how painful and hard the rain may beat down on me.

Chess is eminently and emphatically the philospher's game.

Communication without a purpose is artistic masturbation.

Honor all living things, for we are of the stag, and the salmon, and the bee; so destroy not life, save it be to preserve your own.

Oh, gross! Zombie goo. (Caleb) Ooo, I wonder if it tastes like chicken? What do you think? (Simi) I think I’m never eating guacamole again as long as I live. (Caleb)

I'm going to Queen Mary's [university] in East London and I am trying to juggle it. Sometimes, it's really hard.