"There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires."

"After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb."

"The nationalisation of the mines, banks, and monopoly industries is the policy of the ANC, and a change or modification of our views in this regard is inconceivable."

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

"As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself."