Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life . . .

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.

The call now is for each of us to ask ourselves: are we doing all we can to help build the country of our dreams?

We shall immunize every child in Africa to get rid of this terrible disease forever.