“To the best of my knowledge, no war was ever started by women. But it is women and children who have always suffered most in situations of conflict.”

Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want.

Human rights must be protected by the rule of law, and there can never be occasions where human rights can be neglected or ignored or the rule of law set aside.

Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.

We achieve everything by our efforts alone. Our fate is not decided by an almighty God. We decide our own fate by our actions. You have to gain mystery over yourself. It is not a matter of sitting back and accepting.

I don’t like to be called a symbol. And I don’t like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I’d rather be known as a hard worker. I don’t think symbols do much, nor icons.

Fear is not the natural state of civilized people.

Early childhood development has proved to be very beneficial and very cost-effective in societies where this is been tried. So let’s not confine ourselves to primary education. Let’s think of early childhood development and education as a whole.

Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age.

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

Each and every one of us is capable of making such a contribution.

There is nothing to be gained by being unnecessarily nasty. Violence begets violence.

Jobless people will have no self-confidence. And they feel they are worthless because when you don’t have a job you have to rely on someone.

It is not power that corrupts but fear.

If you are feeling helpless, help someone.

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

Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour.

When the days are too short, chances are you are living at your best.

Never settle for anything less than your best.

All I know is I’ve tried my best.

Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. But it takes time and patience.

Your mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy, but it’s your choice to make.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the best actor because his choice of roles are so diametrically opposite from each other, and he pulls it off almost every time so convincingly.

Don’t be afraid of your worst times. If you learn from them, you’ll look back on them as the best times.

There’s a lot of great movies that have won the Academy Award, and a lot of great movies that haven’t. You just do the best you can.