I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.

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

The wounds that cannot be seen are more painful than those that can be treated by a doctor.

It is not a question of patronizing philanthropy towards disabled people. They do not need the patronage of the non-disabled. It is not for them to adapt to the dominant and dominating world of the so-called non-disabled. It is for us to adapt our understanding of a common humanity; to learn of the richness of how human life is diverse; to recognize the presence of disability in our human midst as an enrichment of our diversity.

We have introduced a rule of law into many sections of our public life.

Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.

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.