Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.

There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous.

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.

Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

In prison, illusions can offer comfort.

Although I am a gregarious person, I love solitude even more.