The private sector granted bursaries [scholarships] for the children of their workers. Some of them built homes for their workers. They had in-service training, which improved the skills of their workers. So that spirit was there. All we did was merely exploit it.

I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press

In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains.

The importance of a high moral code, which is at the foundation of the Scout movement, cannot be stressed too highly.

We can build a society grounded on friendship and our common humanity - a society founded on tolerance. That is the only road open to us.

I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others.

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.