In a way, a jail is a place where you can rest, read books and live with yourself. Benazir Bhutto More Quotes by Benazir Bhutto More Quotes From Benazir Bhutto You can imprison a man, but not an idea. You can exile a man, but not an idea. Benazir Bhutto freedominspiringinspirational 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. Benazir Bhutto nicegracehome Freedom is not an end. Freedom is a beginning. Benazir Bhutto democracyends Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I have found that those who do achieve peace never acquiesce to obstacles, especially those constructed of bigotry, intolerance, and inflexible tradition. Benazir Bhutto obstaclesenergyideas Clearly it's not easy for 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. Benazir Bhutto sacrificemattermen I dream ...of a world where we can commit our social resources to the development of human life and not to its destruction Benazir Bhutto pro-lifedevelopmentdream Democracy needs support and the best support for democracy comes from other democracies. Democratic nations should come together in an association designed to help each other and promote what is a universal value - democracy. Benazir Bhutto democracies-havehelping-othersteamwork The next decade cannot be a decade of confrontation and contention. It cannot be east vs. West. It cannot be men vs. women. It cannot be Islam vs. Christianity. That is what the enemies of dialogue want. Benazir Bhutto unitymenenemy 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. Benazir Bhutto islamicraceteaching A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism. Benazir Bhutto rightsopportunitypeople To make peace, one must be an uncompromising leader. To make peace, one must also embody compromise. Benazir Bhutto empoweringwomenleader 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. Benazir Bhutto powerfulhatereal My father always would say, "My daughter will go into politics? My daughter will become prime minister", but it's not what I wanted to do. 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. Benazir Bhutto daughterlifefather Purusing peace means rising above one's own wants, needs, and emotions. Benazir Bhutto peacemeanneeds The best hijab is in the eyes of the beholder. Benazir Bhutto beholderhijabeye All our problems, all our disputes, all our disagreements can be resolved quickly to mutual satisfaction if we address the question. Benazir Bhutto addressesproblemsatisfaction It's quite difficult for me not to be able to return to my country, but in my country justice has been murdered. Benazir Bhutto ablejusticecountry The people who resent me do so because I'm a woman, I'm young, and I'm a Bhutto. Well, the simple answer is, it doesn't matter that I'm a woman, it doesn't matter that I'm young, and it's a matter of pride that I'm a Bhutto. Benazir Bhutto pridesimplepeople What is not recorded is not remembered. Benazir Bhutto rememberedhistory Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism. Benazir Bhutto politicalreligiousreligion
