I don't stand for the black man's side, I don' t stand for the white man's side. I stand for God's side.

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. 

What a man's mind can create, man's character can control.

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. 

'Ego' is a small word that can cause massive problems!

It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.

I always say that people should not rush to change religion. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion.

Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.

Inspiration can hit you in the head at any time in any context. It could happen in a conversation. Talking to someone at a party, you can get an idea. But you've got to remember those inspirations.

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

My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility. 

I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse.