I have found Jews to be more broad-minded than most whites on issues of race and politics, perhaps because they themselves have historically been victims of prejudice.

Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity's belief in justice, strenthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul, and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all.

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

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

I was neglected by my family because I had disappointed them - I'd run away from being forced into an arranged marriage, which was a big blow to them.

We can't afford to be killing one another.

Men come and men go, I have come and I will go when my time comes