If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America.

Che Guevara's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory.

Those South Africans who berate me for being loyal to our friends, literally they can go and throw themselves into a pool. I am not going to betray the trust of those who helped us.

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.

Freedom can never be taken for granted. Each generation must safeguard it and extend it. Your parents and elders sacrificed much so that you should have freedom without suffering what they did. Use this precious right to ensure that the darkness of the past never returns.

Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way.

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.