“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.”

“As far as those kinds of things, I also played at the concert to call for the release of Nelson Mandela when he was a political prisoner in South Africa. We were celebrating his 70th birthday and calling for his release.”

“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.”

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”

“Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself.”

“I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.”

“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”

“Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.”

“Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS.”

“I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”

“Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.”

“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”

“Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will.”

“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”