People often speak of God being even-handed. God is not even-handed. God is biased, in favor of the weak, of the despised. Desmond Tutu biasdespisefavor Change image and share on social
In the land of my birth I cannot vote, whereas a young person of eighteen can vote. And why? Because he or she possesses that wonderful biological attribute - a white skin. Desmond Tutu attributebiologicalbirth Change image and share on social
Your ordinary acts of love and hope point to the extraordinary promise that every human life is of inestimable value. Desmond Tutu actextraordinaryhope Change image and share on social
God is not upset that Gandhi was not a Christian, because God is not a Christian! All of God's children and their different faiths help us to realize the immensity of God. Desmond Tutu childchristianfaith Change image and share on social
God's dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion. Desmond Tutu compassiondreamfamily Change image and share on social
Peace comes when you talk to the guy you most hate. And that's where the courage of a leader comes, because when you sit down with your enemy, you as a leader must already have very considerable confidence from your own constituency. Desmond Tutu confidenceconsiderableconstituency share on social
Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning. Desmond Tutu beginchanceforgiveness Change image and share on social
Europe became rich because it exploited Africa; and the Africans know that. Desmond Tutu africaafricaneurope Change image and share on social
It's a blessing that South Africa has a man like Nelson Mandela. Desmond Tutu africablessman Change image and share on social
Niger is not an isolated island of desperation. It lies within a sea of problems across Africa - particularly the 'forgotten emergencies' in poor countries or regions with little strategic or material appeal. Desmond Tutu africaappealcountry share on social
