"Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people."

"We will naturally pursue our goals on the strength of our own resources, skills and enterprise. But, we know that we will be more successful when we do this in partnership with the world."

"I have learnt how to live, how to be in the world and of the world, and not just to stand aside and watch."

"A person who is knowingly bent on bad behavior, gets upset when better behavior is expected of them."

"To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect."

"You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut."