"Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism."

"I was brought up to believe that human beings are good, which is why it shocks me to the core when I see human beings behaving badly."

"It's hard to be impartial to the man [Musharraf] who exiled me and threw my husband in prison."

"My greatest fear is that I will not be able to complete my mission."

"Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I have found that those who do achieve peace never acquiesc…"