Instead of growing old gracefully, at home with my family - reading and writing and praying and thinking - too much of my time has been spent at airports and in hotels.
Desmond TutuStability and peace in our land will not come from the barrel of a gun, because peace without justice is an impossibility.
Desmond TutuThere is no religion in fact that I know that encourages or propagates violence in that its adherents should carry out.
Desmond Tutu... freedom translates into having a supply of clean water, having electricity on tap; being able to live in a decent home and have a good job; to be able to send your children to school and to have accessible healthcare. I mean what's the point of having made this transition if the quality of life ... is not enhanced and improved? If not, the vote is useless.
Desmond Tutu