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. Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice... Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.

I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty.

You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you're discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that.

We must look within ourselves, become responsible and provide fresh solutions if we ever want to do more than complain,or make excuses.

The power of imagination created the illusion that my vision went much farther than the naked eye could actually see.

The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.

My son has died of AIDS.