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.

Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organization - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think.

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.

Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.

Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great, you can be that generation

It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.

It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education.