My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary school, my father with the first. They taught me a deep sense of duty. But nobody was involved in politics in my family.

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.

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

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.

Looking up at the stars only proves you admire them, but shining your light proves you are like them.

Creativity is a song of knowledge, imagination, and action.

Christianity if false is not important. If Christianity is true however it is of infinite importance. What it cannot be is moderately important.

Scott Asheton was a brilliant drummer, a natural musician.

Anyone who willfully and maliciously attacks another without sufficient cause jeopardize the lives of others.

People say I look younger than the music I'm doing just because the songs are older. Hopefully I can keep my youthful look!

[Kagura is doing laundry and tries to wring out Kyou's shirt, causing it to rip in two] Kyo Sohma: Tell me what I think just happened didn't just happen! Kagura: My love! Kyo Sohma: My shirt!

American English is the greatest influence of English everywhere.

I cannot believe how fine I am with being bald.

Genuine kindness is not what we do, it is what we are.