Religion is like a knife: you can either use it to cut bread, or stick in someone's back.
Desmond TutuWithout forgiveness, there is no future. Forgiveness is not nebulous, impractical and idealistic. It's thoroughly realistic. It's real political in the long run.
Desmond TutuI'm so, so thrilled that [Pope Francis] is there at this crucial moment in the history of our world.
Desmond TutuA leader is someone you are not disappointed in placing trust in. When that person makes suggestions, you are inclined to trust [them]. Often it is people who have been there [in a similar situation to the people he or she is leading]. They would generally be people who are ready to take the risks themselves. Most leaders would be people who don't ever give commands and remain at home and let the foot soldiers be the ones who bear the brunt.
Desmond Tutu