I can't help it if the ladies take note of me; I am not going to protest.

Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward.

The laws that stopped blacks from voting were the worst, because they prevented blacks from voting someone into parliament who could change the other laws. Even though the blacks were the majority of the population, they were still not getting a say.

We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear.

There is no doubt that the United States now feels that they are the only superpower in the world and they can do what they like.

I do not think that I was brought up in a unique society with unique features about giving.

Success in politics demands that you must take your people into confidence about your views and state them very clearly, very politely, very calmly, but nevertheless, state them openly.