No child in Africa, and in fact anywhere in the world, should be denied education.

One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination.

Our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our nation.

I've never had a single moment of depression, because I know my cause will triumph.

Our economic approach to food and its distribution reflects our basic moral values.

The victory of democracy in South Africa is the common achievement of all humanity.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.

If there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people it is soccer.

Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.

Other people have qualities that may be better than your own. Let them express them.

I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press.

Our continent must be allowed to do its own things, charting its course and destiny.

We shall immunize every child in Africa to get rid of this terrible disease forever.

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.

Even behind prison walls I can see the heavy clouds and the blue sky over the horizon.

Hating clouds the mind. It gets in the way of strategy. Leaders cannot afford to hate.

It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.

Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would.