KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — For many  who had the pleasure of meeting him, the late Karpal Singh was an approachable statesman and lawyer who had time for everyone who sought his counsel.

The man, who had been dubbed "a friend to the oppressed and marginalised", was killed in a road accident in the early hours of Thursday. A previous road accident had already left him in a wheelchair.

Karpal was the MP for Jelutong  for 21 years. At his death, he was the MP for Bukit Gelugor, having held the seat since 2004.

The DAP veteran left behind five children, four grandchildren, and his wife of over 40 years, Gurmit Kaur.

Here are ten choice quotes from his 44 years in the legal and political arena:

Opposition to Islamic state