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I've spent too much time giving speeches, traveling the world.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life giving speeches.

I have to go and say farewell to all the countries that I have been to, if I can. I am 73 now, it is taxing on me.

My countrymen have the right to shake my hand and talk to me if they so wish. Don't forget that their support and their reading of my works is what brought me the Nobel prize.

It's more important what you leave to people on this planet. I want my legacy to exist now, currently, not after I'm gone.

I hope I am remembered by my children as a good father.

I hope that, when I leave this planet, I will have touched a few people in a positive way. That's really what I hope I am remembered for the most.

Soldiers, I intend to stay here, not only as long as a man remains, but as long as a piece of a man is left.

I don't know if I particularly want to be remembered for anything. I personally do not think I'm a great gift to the world. I've been very fortunate.

I remain attached to my nation.