Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward.

Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people - men and women, boys and girls - that make the world a special place

I appeal to the Youth and those on the ground: start talking to each other across divisions of race and political organizations.

The names of Dingane and Bambata, Hintsa and Makana, Squngthi and Dalasile, Moshoeshoe and Sekhukhuni, were praised as the glory of the entire African nation. I hoped then that life might offer me the opportunity to serve my people and make my own humble contribution to their freedom struggle.

The march to freedom is irreversible.

There is nothing like a fixed, steady aim, with an honorable purpose. It dignifies your nature, and insures your success.

Appearances matter — and remember to smile.