"To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness."

“Change in the societies at the very bottom must come predominantly from within; we cannot impose it on them.”

Source : Paul Collier (2007). “The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It”, p.11, Oxford University Press

“I like people who lead unusual lives, and very often a person with a disability fits into that category.”

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“Be it jewel or toy, not the prize gives the joy, but the striving to win the prize.”

“I'm obsessed with 'Game of Thrones.' I love comedies - I really like '30 Rock' and 'Modern Family.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

“The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences.”

“Blood is the price of victory”

“Truth always lags behind, limping along on the arm of Time.”

“A fish is free as long as it stays in the water. If it suddenly declares that it wants its freedom to fly in the air like a bird, disaster occurs. A train is free as long as it stays on the track. However, if it demands freedom to take off down a major highway, the result is destruction and devastation. We too can only experience true freedom in its fullest if we remain within the framework of freedom. Often this requires accepting responsibility and practicing discipline.”