"To be a woman and to be a politician, it is a double challenge."

"Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave."

"Happiness is a state of mind, you know. I don't think you are permanently happy. One is happy about certain things and not so happy about others."

"The world is full of people who are trying to pluck the feathers of a bird without disturbing its flight."

"I have no personal enemies, but I have many political adversaries."