“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.”
Great“Our single most important challenge is therefore to help establish a social order in which the freedom of the individual will truly mean the freedom of the individual.”
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.”
Great“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
Life“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.”
Future“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
Courage“There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.”
Government“I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them.”
Art“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Change“Forget the past.”
Movingon“I do not deny that I planned sabotage. I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness nor because I have any love of violence. I planned it as a result of a calm and sober assessment of the political situation that had arisen after many years of tyranny, exploitation and oppression of my people by the whites.”
Love“If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.”
Dreams“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
Society“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”
Peace“Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.”
Fear“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”
Peace“I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.”
Family“I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.”
Life“Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.”
Men“Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS.”
Love“I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.”
Time“Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.”
Experience