Through its imperialist system Britain brought about untold suffering of millions of people. And this is an historical fact. To be able to admit this would increase the respect, you know, which we have for British institutions.

I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A person does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards.

We have introduced a democratic constitution, which put suvery South African on an equal basis.

The collapse of good conscience and the absence of accountability and public scrutiny have led to crimes against humanity and violations of international law.

We understand and promote the notion that while children need to be guided they also have an entrenched right to be whatever they want to be and that they can achieve this only if they are given the space to dream and live out their dreams.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

The world is truly round and seems to start and end with those we love.