We need to exert ourselves that much more, and break out of the vicious cycle of dependence imposed on us by the financially powerful: those in command of immense market power and those who dare to fashion the world in their own image.

To truly lead one's people, one must also truly know them.

MY greatest regret in life is that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion ofthe world.

The path of those who preach love, and not hatred, is not easy. They often have to wear a crown of thorns.

I have always regarded myself, in the first place, as an African patriot.

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

The calm and tolerant atmosphere that prevailed during the elections depicts the type of South Africa we can build. It set the tone for the future. We might have our differences, but we are one people with a common destiny in our rich variety of culture, race and tradition.