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.

It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.

I went as an observer, not a participant, for I do not think that I ever spoke. I wanted to understand the issues under discussion, evaluate the arguments, see the calibre of the men involved.

No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity

If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important - and you do that by being genuine and humble.

This must be a world of democracy and respect for human rights, a world freed from the horrors of poverty, hunger, deprivation and ignorance, relieved of the threat and the scourge of civil wars and external aggression and unburdened of the great tragedy of millions forced to become refugees.

Our experience has taught us that with goodwill a negotiated solution can be found for even the most profound problems.