Honesty,sincer ity,simplicity, humility, pure generosity,abse nce of vanity,readines s to serve others -qualities which are within easy reach of every soul -are the foundation of one's spiritual life.

Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward.

The curious beauty about African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad story.

History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.

We cannot blame other people for our troubles. We are not victims of the influx of foreign people into South Africa. We must remember that it was mainly due to the aggressive and hostile policies of the apartheid regime that the economic development of our neighbours was undermined.

The United States of America is a threat to world peace.

To a freedom fighter hope is what a lifebelt is to a swimmer - a guarantee that one will keep afloat and free from danger.