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.

There are many people who have worked just because they love the community in which they are in, without expecting any financial consideration.

There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested.

There will be life after Mandela. On my last day I want to know that those who remain behind will say: 'The man who lies here has done his duty for his country and his people.'

Political division, based on color, is entirely artificial; and when it disappears, so will the domination of one color group by another.

There's one place where (Fidel Castro’s) Cuba stands out head and shoulders above the rest – that is in its love for human rights and liberty!

Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.