Education has become a very powerful weapon in the struggle to produce a well-developed person.

You know, you can only lead them from behind.

We don't have to be victims of our past, that we can let go of our bitterness, and that all of us can achieve greatness.

It is the dictate of history to bring to the fore the kind of leaders who seize the moment, who cohere the wishes and aspirations of the oppressed. Such was Steve Biko, a fitting product of his time; a proud representative of the re-awakening of a people.

When we decided to take up arms, it was because the only other choice was to surrender and to submit to slavery.

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.

I went as an observer, not a participant, for I do not think that I ever spoke. I wanted to understand the issues under discussion, evaluate the arguments, see the calibre of the men involved.