I was able to change my life by knowing that if somebody does something good for you, you have to respond.

It never hurts to think too highly of a person; often they become ennobled and act better because of it.

There is a constant struggle between good an evil in the world. It is up to good people to choose the right side

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

I and some colleagues came to the conclusion that as violence in this country was inevitable, it would be wrong and unrealistic for African leaders to continue preaching peace and non-violence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force. It was only when all else had failed, when all channels of peaceful protest had been barred to us, that the decision was made to embark on violent forms of political struggle.

I never think of the time I have lost. I just carry out a programme because it's there. It's mapped out for me.

If we want any significant development, we must co-opt civil society.