It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is in your hands.

A winner is a dreamer who never gives up

Adversity cleanses the lethargies of man

The first election in which all South Africans took part was in April, 1994. There were long queues [lines] of employers and employees, black and white. In the sense of Africans, Coloreds and Indians - when I talk about blacks, I mean those three. Blacks and whites mingled to vote without any hitches. Many people would have expected a great deal of tension, clashes and violence, but it did not occur.

My respect for human beings is based not on the colour of a man’s skin nor authority he may wield, but purely on merit.

I am the captain of my soul.

I was called a terrorist yesterday... Today I am admired by the very people who said I was one.