"I have noticed... that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women."

"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."

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

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

"I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone."

"I have to be alone very often. I'd be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That's how I refuel."