A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. 

Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dull or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.

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.

We live in the world when we love it.

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late. 

By ancestry, I was born to rule.

Better than worshiping gods is obedience to the laws of righteousness.

I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.

I will not leave South Africa, nor will I surrender. Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days.

In one word, this ideal is that you are divine.