“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Change“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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Change“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”
Good“Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.”
Freedom“For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
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“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.”
Time“Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.”
Men“Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements.”
Freedom“I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”
Peace“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”
Peace“Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit.”
Good“Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.”
Experience“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“Forget the past.”
Movingon“I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.”
Time“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“Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.”
Peace“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”
Leadership“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“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”
Peace