"The only thing I regret is that I did not violate the constitution sooner."

"I am not afraid of death. I am only afraid of failing my country."

"The moment you become weak, you will be devoured."

"When authoritarianism is no longer necessary to protect the welfare of the people, I will be the first to move for its dismantling."

"I would be called stupid, naïve and obstinate. History and our people would hold me accountable not only perhaps for lack of wisdom, but for lack of courage if I followed such advice."