The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians...

There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

No child in Africa, and in fact anywhere in the world, should be denied education.

I know that, throughout the world, there are good men and women concerned with the greatest challenges facing society today - poverty, illiteracy, and disease.

If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.

I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all.

Other people have qualities that may be better than your own. Let them express them.