It is also the fate of leadership to be misunderstood. It is a grave error for any leader to be oversensitive in the face of criticism, to conduct discussions as if he or she is a schoolmaster talking to less informed and inexperienced learners.

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.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.

There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.

Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair

Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.

When we can sit in the face of insanity or dislikes and be free from the need to make it different, then we are free.