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

Education has become a very powerful weapon in the struggle to produce a well-developed person.

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.

No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future.

I would like it to be said: here lies a man who has done his duty on earth

What we did was to try and exploit that spirit [the idea of giving], which was there even before I approached individual South Africans [to give to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund]. I think we must start from that angle.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.