When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even cut my own salary by 30% to show we are making sacrifices.

Leadership is about falling in love with the people you serve and the people falling in love with you.

It is only when a woman is economically empowered that she can negotiate at household level with her husband about the number of children that body of hers can have.

My father made sure I was treated equally with my brothers.

My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy is incomplete without his mention.

I have always said that I want Malawi to attain growth that should not just be seen in GDP, but in the growth of opportunities for all, protection for all, and equality for all.

I will forever be thankful to the Malawians and international community, and my professional army and army general, who said: 'No, we will follow the constitution.' That's why I'm here.

My mission in life is to assist women in social and political empowerment through business and education.

The reward for being sensitive is that we’re held by the Universe, the way the ocean in its buoyancy holds up a raft.

Union with God is the only heaven there is, and it begins here on earth.

Know then, unnumber'd Spirits round thee fly, The light Militia of the lower sky.

Treatment without prevention is simply unsustainable.

And also, Sergio Leone was considered in Italy a director of category B, not a big director.

I wasn't pursuing a musical career or anything. It just happened and then it was there.

This is not a democracy," I said, understanding he fear but unable to do anything about it. "It's a Maxocracy.

I know how easy it is to put your foot in your mouth.

I want the public as well as libraries and schools to enjoy unlimited access to public-domain books. This means no charges for these kind of texts themselves.

And please don't call me that." I didn't call you 'that', I called you George Washington.