To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.

Whatever position I occupied, it was the result of colleagues - of my comrades in the movement - who had decided in their wisdom to use me for the purpose of focusing the attention of the country and the international community on me.

Do not allow your anger to control your reason, but rather your reason to control your anger.

Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.

I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.

I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others.

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