Greece is the mother of democracy and South Africa is its youngest daughter

Out of the experience of extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.

Adversity cleanses the lethargies of man

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

I am sure that if somebody is giving a sum to charity, he or she should be encouraged to do so by the authorities because the spirit in which we encourage people to give has permeated our society.

Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.

The path of those who preach love, and not hatred, is not easy. They often have to wear a crown of thorns.