Whose life testifies to the truth that there is no shame in being oppressed: Those who should be ashamed are they who oppress others.

Friends, Comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.

I am not an optimist, but a great believer of hope.

Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.

The New World Order that is in the making must focus on the creation of a world of democracy, peace and prosperity for all.

You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you're discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that.

Apart from life, a strong constitusion and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla