I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.

There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence in all human beings irrespective of their social status.

Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.

I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.

Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark and grim, who try over and over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation and even defeat.