The Liberty Bell is "a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world."

South Africans must recall the terrible past so that we can deal with it, forgiving where forgiveness is necessary but never forgetting.

My respect for human beings is based not on the colour of a man’s skin nor authority he may wield, but purely on merit.

Although I am a gregarious person, I love solitude even more.

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers.

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

You know you are really famous the day you discover you have become a comic character!