"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."

"A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones."

"There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself over to despair. That way lays defeat and death."

"The education of children is a matter of paramount importance."

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison."