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I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

I don't want to express my opinion about actual politics, because if I do, I have to be responsible for my decision.

Politics is tricky; it cuts both ways. Every time you make a choice, it has unintended consequences.

When I became leader, I made very clear I was not going to choose the easy life. I have always taken risks. I don't like comfort-zone politics.

I don't feel political most of the time. Sometimes I'm placed in positions because no one else will go there.

Just by making a decision to stay out of politics, you are making the decision to allow others to shape politics and exert power over you. And if you are alienated from the current political system, then just by staying out of it, if you do nothing to change it, you simply entrench it.

I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on your legacy rather than political considerations.

I wish I could renounce politics.

There's no use to having the majority if you are going to be hamstrung by your perception of political vicissitudes.

I think I can achieve more outside the political arena.