No problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence.

One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.

There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous.

Who could doubt that sport is a crucial window for the propagation of fair play and justice? After all, fair play is a value that is essential to sport.

I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press

It is my greatest wish that the Children’s Fund should continue to be a beacon of hope and light.

It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.