Our experience has taught us that with goodwill a negotiated solution can be found for even the most profound problems.

As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself.

We must nurture tolerance, collective wisdom, and democracy.

We don't have to be victims of our past, that we can let go of our bitterness, and that all of us can achieve greatness.

Let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete. Where there is poverty and sickness, including AIDS, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. Our work is for freedom for all.

You mustn't compromise your principles, but you mustn't humiliate the opposition. No one is more dangerous than one who is humiliated.