"We want to live as a modern, civilized nation."

"I am mortal. I want the nation to get used to freedom before I die."

"The only way to protect our independence and sovereignty is to rely on our own strength."

"I have no religion, and at times I wish all religions at the bottom of the sea."

"The welfare of the entire human race must replace hunger and oppression. People of the world must be taught to give up envy, avarice and rancour."