When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.

I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A person does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards.

If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.

I have never regarded any man as my superior, either in my life outside or inside prison.

I am sure that if somebody is giving a sum to charity, he or she should be encouraged to do so by the authorities because the spirit in which we encourage people to give has permeated our society.