We have been helping, trying to help Afghanistan in many ways, even from the beginning of... the beginnings of the '20s, 1920s, when he we were fighting our own national struggle.

But if we leave them alone, just satisfying ourselves with social work, economic work and the building up of a national army, it can make progress, hopefully within a short time.

Ataturk sent several Turkish staff officers to Afghanistan, helped them build their own army.

And it is essential that in fighting terrorism, sacrifices should not be made on democracy.

We have in the last two years, we have passed 350 legislation in the parliament, most of which deal with democratization, human rights, and of course, economy.

Those wanting to improve democracy in their countries should not wait for permission.

It can be rebuilt if other countries with selfish interests will not meddle, as has been done in the past.

And the separatist terrorist organization, PKK, had easy access to Turkey to, inside Turkey.

But thanks to the efforts, the initiative of the United States and of the several countries from the world, from Europe, including Turkey, it ended within a few weeks.

Dude, you're scaring the crap out of me, ' said Nick. 'I'm serious, I literally have no crap right now.

Money is a kind of freedom that can be felt and heard

When you choose to work with a willing, happy heart, you become a beautiful source of joy to all.

I'm a realist. And realists don't fool themselves.

You have to realise that I am the third out of six children, and I am raised with very strong core values and a very strong upbringing. I always put myself in other people's shoes.

God always has and always will look for men and women who say to Him, 'I trust you so much, I'm all in. I want your way not mine. I am willing to live by faith!'

The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow.

I loved being outside. We'd hold lightning bugs in our fingers and pretend they were diamond rings.

There is still much debate about whether torture has been effective in eliciting information - the assumption being, apparently, that if it is effective, then it may be justified.

Go cherish your soul; express companions; set your habits to a life of solitude; then will the faculties rise fair and full within.