Philosophical Sayings

I believe that democracies do not go to war; that's the lesson of history, and I think that a democratic Pakistan is the world community's best guarantee of stability in Asia.

The next few months are critical to Pakistan's future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice.

I would say, "No, Papa, I will never go into politics." As I've said before, this is not the life I chose; it chose me ... But I accepted the responsibility and I've never wavered in my commitment.

In distinguishing between Islamic teachings and social taboos, we must remember that Islam forbids injustice; Injustice against people, against nations, against women. It shuns race, color, and gender as a basis of distinction amongst fellowmen. It e…

There's one thing everyone should understand: I like my character.

Don't let what other people think decide who you are.

This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can't see how deep it is.

I'll be the judge of my own manliness.

You can love me or you can hate me.

Create havoc, create destruction.

Death has always had a prominent place in my mind. There are times when I think somebody might kill me.

Why should I try to make you believe the things I believe in?

Music soothes my savage beast. I got a beast in me running wild.

I like to describe my life as a black hole with a little light out there.

Maybe my life isn't great. We don't have all the answers. Look at it from my side.

I never asked to be a role model; I just wanted to be someone who broke the mold.

I've learned that life is too short to waste your time on people who don't respect, appreciate, and value you.

If I die young, everybody's going to say they saw it coming.

I don't trust what this life has given me.

I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worst thing you can say to a basketball player.