True peace must be anchored in justice and an unwavering commitment to universal rights for all humans, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin or any other identity attribute.

We struggled against apartheid because we were being blamed and made to suffer for something we could do nothing about. It is the same with homosexuality. The orientation is a given, not a matter of choice. It would be crazy for someone to choose to be gay, given the homophobia that is present.

We worshipped in the temple of cutthroat competition, and so some cooked the books, because the treasure is so great.

Instead of separation and division, all distinctions make for a rich diversity to be celebrated for the sake of the unity that underlies them. We are different so that we can know our need of one another.

Inclusive, good-quality education is a foundation for dynamic and equitable societies.

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.

Once you have women liberated, it's amazing how many other problems get resolved--pover ty, education, health. Women are the key in any community.