But you see, a rich country like America can perhaps afford to be stupid.

My identity might begin with the fact of my race, but it didn't, couldn't end there. At least that's what I would choose to believe.

The worst thing that colonialism did was to cloud our view of our past.

It [is] that courage that Africa most desperately needs.

Too often our visions of the futureare dull and impotentlike a hammer beating the water.

Each drop that fell, had a story to tell.each smile that curved, said a million words.(Poem: Our Existence, Book: Ginger and Honey)

If you can look into the seeds of time and say which grain will grow and which will not speak then to me.

Death is the last enemy: once we've got past that I think everything will be alright.

We are not angry with people we fear or respect, as long as we fear or respect them; you cannot be afraid of a person and also at the same time angry with him.

I can do small things in a great way.

There is nothing in this world that can compare with the Christian fellowship; nothing that can satisfy but Christ.

Theres a little more margin for error this year. Last year, it felt like we had to win every game. That wasnt a lot of fun.

I think it's a problem if you don't compensate people that have got no money, because I really feel you're exploiting them.

Your room is not your prison. You are.