It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.

If money help a man to do good to others, it is of some value; but if not, it is simply a mass of evil, and the sooner it is got rid of, the better.

My son has died of AIDS.

Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases to be a religion, as it kills responsibility which is an essence of the true religious act.

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.

Forget the past.

There are many talented people who haven't fulfilled their dreams because they over thought it, or they were too cautious, and were unwilling to make the leap of faith.

Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity's belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul, and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all.