I do not think that I was brought up in a unique society with unique features about giving.

It is my greatest wish that the Children’s Fund should continue to be a beacon of hope and light.

The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians...

Although I am a gregarious person, I love solitude even more.

That was one of the things that worried me – to be raised to the position of a semi-god – because then you are no longer a human being. I wanted to be known as Mandela, a man with weaknesses, some of which are fundamental, and a man who is committed, but never the less, sometimes he fails to live up to expectations.

We can't fight AIDS unless we do much more to fight TB as well.

There is nothing like a fixed, steady aim, with an honorable purpose. It dignifies your nature, and insures your success.