There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.

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.

We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear.

One cannot be prepared for something while secretly believing it will not happen.

Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people - men and women, boys and girls - that make the world a special place

Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.

The time is always right to do right