Fear is a habit; I am not afraid.

People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.

Regimented minds cannot grasp the concept of confrontation as an open exchange of major differences with a view to settlement through genuine dialogue.

In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth women are not merely "tolerated", they are valued.

The important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.

You may not think about politics, but politics think about you.

The greatest gift for an individual or a nation... was abhaya, fearlessness, not merely bodily courage but absence of fear from the mind.

The peace of our world is indivisible. As long as negative forces are getting the better of positive forces anywhere, we are all at risk.

I think that freedom is sometimes a state of mind. Sometimes, mind you, but not always.

Each man has in him the potential to realize the truth through his own will and endeavour and to help others to realize it.

We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.

There is no hope without endeavor.

Sometimes, 24 hours can bring a total revolutionary change.

I've always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others.

Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.

The good ruler sublimates his needs as an individual to the service of the nation.

I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.

I think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own.

It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear.