It always seems impossible until its done.

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.

The private sector granted bursaries [scholarships] for the children of their workers. Some of them built homes for their workers. They had in-service training, which improved the skills of their workers. So that spirit was there. All we did was merely exploit it.

There is no such thing as part freedom.

Only armchair politicians are immune from committing mistakes. Errors are inherent in political action.

Know your enemy - and learn about his favorite sport.

Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did.