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

Fools buy houses—the wise live in them.

I had only one idea before me throughout the trial, i.e. to show complete indifference towards the trial in spite of serious nature of the charges against us.

Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla.

Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.

You ask me if I keep a notebook to record my great ideas. I've only ever had one.

War is never a lasting solution for any problem.

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always pluck a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.

Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain.

Get mad, then get over it.

There are books of which the bags and covers are by far the best parts.

If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.