“An easy life does not make men, nor does it build nations. Challenges make men, and it is these men who build nations.”

“My theory on life is that life is beautiful. Life doesn't change. You have a day, and a night, and a month, and a year. We people change - we can be miserable or we can be happy. It's what you make of your life.”

“My mother, may her soul rest in peace, shaped my personality; thanks to her, I have acquired many values, good traits and skills.”

“Most people talk; we do things. They plan; we achieve. They hesitate; we move ahead. We are living proof that when human beings have the courage and commitment to transform a dream into reality, there is nothing that can stop them.”

“With each new day in Africa, a gazelle wakes up knowing he must outrun the fastest lion or perish. At the same time, a lion stirs and stretches, knowing he must outrun the fastest gazelle or starve. It's no different for the human race. Whether you consider yourself a gazelle or a lion, you have to run faster than others to survive.”

“Without a vision to guide our path, and without ambition that knows no limits, we can never build a bright future for generations to come.”

“I will never abandon one opportunity and wait for another. We have not reached the goal we are striving for. What you see now is nothing compared to our vision…just tiny parts of what lies ahead.”

“The ability to live in a stable, safe environment that gives us the opportunity to create, grow and nurture our talents is sadly denied to many in the world today. I am proud to be able to say – as a leader – I can offer this to my people.”

“The race for excellence has no finish line.”

“An easy life does not make men, nor does it build nations. Challenges make men, and it is these men who build nations.”

“To take risk and fail is not a failure. Real failure is to fear taking any risk”