Individuals get caught up in the policy of their country. In prison, for instance, a warden or officer is not promoted if he doesn't follow the policy of the government - though he himself does not believe in that policy.

It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.

If you are negotiating you must do so in a spirit of reconciliation, not from the point of view of issuing ultimatums.

There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence in all human beings irrespective of their social status.

Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.

Good men and women can be mobilized to ensure that South Africa is united and that the spirit of reconciliation is strengthened and that progress in this country takes place as fast as it can.

The impression that you are a demigod worried me. I wanted to be like an ordinary human being with virtues and vices.