Truth has drawn me into the field of politics; and I can say without the slightest hesitation, and yet in all humility, that those who say that religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion means.

We believe as much in the purity of race as we think they do... We believe also that the white race of South Africa should be the predominating race.

I am a seasoned soldier of nonviolence, and I have evidence enough to sustain my faith.

Active nonviolence is necessary for those who will offer civil disobedience but the will and proper training are enough for the people to co-operate with those who are chosen for civil disobedience.

Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind. Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth.

A good person will resist an evil system with his whole soul. Disobedience of the laws of an evil state is therefore a duty.

The most heinous and the most cruel crimes of which history has record have been committed under the cover of religion or equally noble motives.