Today we are a nation at peace with itself, united in our diversity, not only proclaiming but living out the contention that South Africa belongs to all who live in it. We take our place amongst the nations of the world, confident and proud in being an African country.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.

My time in prison only deepened my resolve against apartheid. Even while I was in prison, I fought against it, teaching my cellmates about white supremacy and how to fight against it.

The United States of America is a threat to world peace.

If you are poor, you are not likely to live long.

I have always endeavoured to listen to what each and every person in a discussion had to say before venturing my own opinion.

I say to all those leaders, do not look the other way. Do not hesitate... It is within your power to avoid a genocide of humanity.