Nelson Mandela — "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."

"When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no alternative but to become an outlaw."

"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for lov…"

"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."

"I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man."