Like all Xhosa children, I acquired knowledge mainly through observation. We were meant to learn through imitation and emulation, not through questions. When I first visited the homes of whites, I was often dumbfounded by the number and nature of questions that children asked of their parents-and their parents' unfailing willingness to answer them. In my household, questions were considered a nuisance; adults imparted information as they considered necessary.

Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true in a country such as ours where the vast majority have been systematically denied their rights. At the same time, democracy also requires that the rights of political and other minorities be safeguarded.

Times change, we need to change as well.

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

Che Guevara's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory.

Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark and grim, who try over and over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation and even defeat.

Out of the experience of extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.