All conflict is about difference; whether the difference is race religion, or nationality.
John HumeThere were two mentalities, and both mentalities had to change. There was what I called the Afrikaner mind set of the Unionist politicians, which was holding all power in their own hands, and discriminating, and their objective was to protect their identity
John HumeI never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.
John HumeI was grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. The political violence really started in 1970-1971. The political difficulties start a little bit beyond that.
John Hume