Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free.

In my younger days, I was arrogant - jail helped me to get rid of it. I did nothing but make enemies because of my arrogance.

There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

It is most unusual to return to a place that has changed in ways you yourself have altered.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life . . .

In Africa there is a concept known as 'ubuntu' - the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others.

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.