One of the sad realities today is that very few people, especially young people, read books. Unless we can find imaginative ways of addressing this reality, future generations are in danger of losing their history.

You have a limited time to stay on earth. You must try to use that period for the purpose of transforming your country into what you desire it to be: a democratic, non-racial, non-sexist country. And that is a great task.

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

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents.

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

Lead from the front - but don t leave your base behind.