There is nothing more important in life than giving. Tolerance is forged when people look beyond their own desires

The New World Order that is in the making must focus on the creation of a world of democracy, peace and prosperity for all.

I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. As I worked, physical and mental fatigue set in and I was unable to operate to the maximum of my intellectual ability. But in a single cell in prison, I had time to think. I had a clear view of my past and present, and I found that my past left much to be desired, both in regard to my relations with other humans and in developing personal worth.

Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life . . .

We can build a society grounded on friendship and our common humanity - a society founded on tolerance. That is the only road open to us.

Our people outside of prison used my name to mobilize the community locally and internationally. But for me to be treated separately from my colleagues, who had contributed as much as and even more than I had, would have been a betrayal of them.