"My wish for the new millennium is for all children... to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before."

"I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you want to grow, you must invite criticism. And I want to grow; I want to invite criticism."

"Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"The most important thing is growing old gracefully."

"Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered."