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.

Young people are capable, when aroused, of bringing down the towers of oppression and raising the banners of freedom.

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important - and you do that by being genuine and humble.

I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press

I'm not going to sit here and argue with you. Just PUT THE BLOODY METER ON.

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.