Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished

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

In the 21st Century, the capacity to communicate will almost certainly be a key human right.

What we did was to try and exploit that spirit [the idea of giving], which was there even before I approached individual South Africans [to give to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund]. I think we must start from that angle.

Courage is not the absence of fear — it s inspiring others to move beyond it.

It is my deepest conviction that the children should be seen and heard as our most treasured assets.

We should never forget those on whose shoulders we stand and those who paid the supreme price for freedom.