"Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice."

"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."

"How clever you are, to know something of which you are ignorant."

"When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time".You have more potential than you believe you do."