"Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated."

"If you rule, rule in a fair way, and don't let your heart take part in the ruling, or let a criminal who cannot be rehabilitated escape punishment."

"History will judge me."

"Life does not accept only one idea. It accepts only one God."

"I am a simple peasant from a simple village. I have no ambition for power."