Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.

It only seems impossible until it's done.

The habit of attending to small things and of appreciating small courtesies is one of the important marks of a good person.

[I] read Anne Frank's diary [while imprisoned] on Robben Island and derived much encouragement from it.

I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.

There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous. Some of them are not known even in their own countries, but when you come across them you are very impressed. Those are heroes or heroines we must never forget. Because of their service to society, you can't really help but admire them.

It always gives me great pleasure to be surrounded by the beautiful children of our land. Whenever I am with the energetic young people ... I feel like a recharged battery, confident that our country can look forward to great things.