A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.

The reason that Apple is able to create products like the iPad is because we've always tried to be at the intersection of technology and the liberal arts.

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.

There is something unique in this soil, which despite many obstacles has always remained the abode of great souls.

You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.

The names of Dingane and Bambata, Hintsa and Makana, Squngthi and Dalasile, Moshoeshoe and Sekhukhuni, were praised as the glory of the entire African nation. I hoped then that life might offer me the opportunity to serve my people and make my own humble contribution to their freedom struggle.

Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organizations - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think.

No one loves the man whom he fears.

 It is my nature to be a friend of the friendless.

Whenever I go on a ride, I'm always thinking of what's wrong with the thing and how it can be improved.

It is my own firm belief that the strength of the soul grows in proportion as you subdue the flesh.