I told my cellmates about the oppression of the whites and apartheid. I helped organize hunger strikes and the like in my prison.

Even behind prison walls I can see the heavy clouds and the blue sky over the horizon

There is no future without forgiveness

I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.

We can't win a war, but we can win an election.

I was called a terrorist yesterday... Today I am admired by the very people who said I was one.

There is nothing like a fixed, steady aim, with an honorable purpose. It dignifies your nature, and insures your success.