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.

Negotiation and discussion are the greatest weapons we have for promoting peace and development.

I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.

That day, Miss Mdingane told me that my new name was Nelson. Why she bestowed this particular name upon me I have no idea. Perhaps it had something to do with the great British sea captain Lord Nelson, but that would be only a guess.

The United States of America is a threat to world peace.

Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.

The laws that stopped blacks from voting were the worst, because they prevented blacks from voting someone into parliament who could change the other laws. Even though the blacks were the majority of the population, they were still not getting a say.