For a revolution is not just a question of pulling a trigger; its purpose is to create a fair just society

For every woman and girl violently attacked, we reduce our humanity. For every woman forced into unprotected sex because men demand this, we destroy dignity and pride. Every woman who has to sell her life for sex we condemn to a lifetime in prison. For every moment we remain silent, we conspire against our women. For every woman infected by HIV, we destroy a generation.

I have retired, but if there's anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do.

Hating clouds the mind. It gets in the way of strategy. Leaders cannot afford to hate

Let us join hands and build a truly South African nation.

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.