A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism.

Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.

I dream ...of a world where we can commit our social resources to the development of human life and not to its destruction

Every dictator uses religion as a prop to keep himself in power.

Freedom is not an end. Freedom is a beginning.

If you do not learn from history, it tends to repeat itself

Being nice should never be perceived as being weak. It's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of courtesy, manners, grace, a woman's ability to make everyone...feel at home, and it should never be construed as weakness.

Clearly, it's not easy for a woman in modern society, no matter where we live. We still have to go extra mile to prove that we are equal to men. We have to work longer hours and make more sacrifices. And we must emotionally protect ourselves from unfair, often vicious attacks made on us.

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 enshrines piety as the sole criteria for judging humankind."

Bhutto represents everything the fundamentalists hate - a powerful, highly-educated woman operating in a man's world, seemingly unafraid to voice her independent views and, indeed, seemingly unafraid of anything, including the very real possibility that one day someone might succeed in killing her because of who she is.

The forces of moderation and democracy must, and will, prevail against extremism and dictatorship. I will not be intimidated... Despite threats of death, I will not acquiesce to tyranny, but rather lead the fight against it

Military dictatorship is born from the power of the gun, and so it undermines the concept of the rule of law and gives birth to a culture of might, a culture of weapons, violence and intolerance

Democracies do not go to war. War is not our expression of thought

Political disagreements have the colour and fragrance that normally is seen and felt in a political bouquet, while remaining united on one issue that democracy is the future of Pakistan

If things do not change, there will be nothing left to change. Either power must pass to the people or everything will perish

We(Pakistan) will eat grass, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own (Atom bomb).... We have no other choice!

I am guiding you to seek truth from the facts of the historical conditions of our society and to identify the problems. The correct solutions will come with the correct identification of the problems

I would much rather be destroyed by military than by history

Jammu and Kashmir is more a part of Pakistan than it can ever be with India, with all her eloquence and all her extravagance with words. Jammu and Kashmir is part of Pakistan, in blood, in flesh, in culture, in history, in geography. In every way and in every form.

We have to continue our progressive struggle and defeat the conspiracies of dictatorship.

If all you have to criticise me on is my age or my accent, then you really can't defeat me on the issues.

In Pakistan, there have been two real powers - one is Bhuttoism, and one is the worshipers of dictatorship. I call them the supporters of the establishment.

It is the responsibility of the state to ensure freedom, Freedom from inequity; freedom from exploitation; freedom from deprivation. It is only when freedoms are safeguarded that nations can prosper.

I would much rather be destroyed by military dictator than by history.