“There is a special charm to journeys undertaken before daybreak in hot lands: the air is soft and cool and the coming of dawn reveals a landscape fresh from the night dew.”

“Within a system which denies the existence of basic human rights, fear tends to be the order of the day. Fear of imprisonment, fear of torture, fear of death, fear of losing friends, family, proper...”

“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.”

“Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want.”

“To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy.”

“If you're feeling helpless, help someone. Aung San Suu Kyi (from Freedom from Fear)”

“Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life and here to make a contribution.”

“Women are not just waiting to be filled up with resources-they're waiting to put their resources on the table to be able to lead towards a different world”

“Never grow weary of giving,Your small contribution can make someone elses life worth living.”

“I am neither male nor female, nor am I sexless. I am the Peaceful One, whose form is self-effulgent, powerful radiance.”

“You have peace," the old woman said, "when you make it with yourself.”

“Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.”