I've found that South Africa has produced good leaders. These are people who realize that when there is danger, they should be in the forefront and when there is victory to be celebrated, they should be in the background, allowing their colleagues and the ordinary civilians - the man in the street - to rejoice and to celebrate that victory.

The collapse of good conscience and the absence of accountability and public scrutiny have led to crimes against humanity and violations of international law.

The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

The curious beauty about African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad story.

If you make one gift this year, make it the gift of knowledge.

Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake.

The relations between a man and his or her god is a personal matter; you can't go out and challenge the belief of people in a superior being.