For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

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.

As long as many of our people still live in utter poverty, as long as children still live under plastic covers, as long as many of our people are still without jobs, no South African should rest and wallow in the joy of freedom.

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

I commend #AIESEC's continuing efforts to develop the #future #business #leadership of our countries.

I'm not going to sit here and argue with you. Just PUT THE BLOODY METER ON.

Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one's commitment.