justice Quotes

The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.

We can't afford to be killing one another.

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

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.

In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains.

From the beginning, Mandela and Tambo was besieged with clients. We were not the only African lawyers in South Africa, but we were the only firm of African lawyers. For Africans, we were the firm of first choice and last resort.

To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.