We must not only control the weapons that can kill us, we must bridge the great disparities of wealth and opportunity among the peoples of the world, the vast majority of whom live in poverty without hope, opportunity or choices in life. These conditions are a breeding ground for division that can cause a desperate people to resort to nuclear weapons as a last resort. Our only hope lies in the power of our love, generosity, tolerance and understanding and our commitment to making the world a better place.

When your mother dies, it really hurts. But with time, you get used to it. That's nature's way.

I'll destroy you. I am the master of disaster.

Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and be close to God.

Do not be ashamed to give a little; for to deceive is to give still less.

What I will remember most about Mr Mandela is that he was a man whose heart, soul and spirit could not be contained or restrained by racial and economic injustices, metal bars or the burden of hate and revenge.

There are more pleasant things to do than beat up people.