We speak here of the challenge of the dichotomies of war and peace, violence and non-violence, racism and human dignity, oppression and repression and liberty and human rights, poverty and freedom from want.

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.

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

An organisation can only carry out its mandate if there is discipline, and where there is no discipline there can be no real progress

With freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk has not ended yet.

South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased but when you combine the natural beauty... and the fact that the region is a haven for Africa's most splendid wildlife... Then I think that we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land.

It is my deepest conviction that the children should be seen and heard as our most treasured assets.