Nothing is black or white.

Freedom alone is not enough without light to read at night, without time or access to water to irrigate your farm, without the ability to catch fish to feed your family.

I have always regarded myself, in the first place, as an African patriot.

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

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

I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.

Each of us, as citizens, has a role to play in creating a better world for our children