I believe that democracies do not go to war; that’s the lesson of history, and I think that a democratic Pakistan is the world community’s best guarantee of stability in Asia.
BENAZIR BHUTTOI believe that democracies do not go to war; that’s the lesson of history, and I think that a democratic Pakistan is the world community’s best guarantee of stability in Asia.
BENAZIR BHUTTOThe Holy Book calls upon Muslims to resist tyranny. Dictatorships in Pakistan, however long, have, therefore, always collapsed in the face of this spirit.
BENAZIR BHUTTOI know death comes. I’ve seen too much death, young death.
BENAZIR BHUTTORight now, they feel they have lost their voice, and their miseries have increased since my departure.
BENAZIR BHUTTOIt’s quite difficult for me not to be able to return to my country, but in my country justice has been murdered.
BENAZIR BHUTTOThe forces of moderation and democracy must, and will, prevail against extremism and dictatorship. I will not be intimidated… Despite threats of death, I will not acquiesce to tyranny, but rather lead the fight against it.
BENAZIR BHUTTOPurusing peace means rising above one’s own wants, needs, and emotions.
BENAZIR BHUTTOPakistan is heir to an intellectual tradition of which the illustrious exponent was the poet and philosopher Mohammad Iqbal. He saw the future course for Islamic societies in a synthesis between adherence to the faith and adjustment to the modern age.
BENAZIR BHUTTOA political war can be fought from anywhere.
BENAZIR BHUTTOFreedom is not an end. Freedom is a beginning.
BENAZIR BHUTTOI found that a whole series of people opposed me simply on the grounds that I was a woman.
BENAZIR BHUTTOOppression does not know the meaning of provincial boundaries. Aren’t our energies better spent fighting the common enemy instead of each other?
BENAZIR BHUTTODemocracy is the best revenge.
BENAZIR BHUTTOTo make peace, one must be an uncompromising leader. To make peace, one must also embody compromise.
BENAZIR BHUTTOIn a way, a jail is a place where you can rest, read books and live with yourself.
BENAZIR BHUTTOThe next few months are critical to Pakistan’s future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice.
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