As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I fight it now, and will do so until the end of my days.

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.

We should never forget those on whose shoulders we stand and those who paid the supreme price for freedom.

Let your greatness bloom.

We have introduced a democratic constitution, which put suvery South African on an equal basis.

The cause of Communism is the greatest cause in the history of mankind!