As long as women are bound by poverty and as long as they are looked down upon, human rights will lack substance.

Only armchair politicians are immune from committing mistakes. Errors are inherent in political action.

What freedom am I being offered while the organization of the people remains banned? Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.

No form of violence can ever be excused in a society that wishes to call itself decent

Why is it that in this courtroom I face a white magistrate, am confronted by a white prosecutor and escorted into the dock by a white orderly? Can anyone honestly and seriously suggest that in this type of atmosphere the scales of justice are evenly balanced?

I love playing and chatting with children...feed ing and putting them to bed with a little story, and being away from the family has troubled me throughout my...life.

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.