People respond in accordance to how you relate to them. If you approach them on the basis of violence, that's how they'll react. But if you say, 'We want peace, we want stability,' we can then do a lot of things that will contribute towards the progress of our society.

Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one's commitment.

These numbers are staggering, in fact incomprehensible. By all accounts, we are dealing with the greatest health crisis in human history.

You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.

Whose life testifies to the truth that there is no shame in being oppressed: Those who should be ashamed are they who oppress others.

I never think of the time I have lost. I just carry out a programme because it's there. It's mapped out for me.