I envision someday a great, peaceful South Africa in which the world will take pride, a nation in which each of many different groups will be making its own creative contribution.

When men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it.

because life slips away, and because I need for the rest of my journey a star that will not play false to me, a compass that will not lie.

It was not his habit to dwell on what could have been, but what could never be.

I am a weak and sinful man, but God put His hands on me, that is all.

In the deserted harbour there is yet water that laps against the quays. In the dark and silent forest, there is a leaf that falls. Behind the polished panelling the white ant eats away the wood. Nothing is ever quiet, except for fools

The Afrikaner has nowhere to go, and thats why he would rather destroy himself than capitulate.