I think that most of us would prefer to be popular than unpopular. Desmond Tutu popularpreferunpopular Change image and share on social
I don't think I've ever felt that same kind of peace, the kind of serenity that I felt after acknowledging that maybe I was going to die of this TB. Desmond Tutu acknowledgediefelt Change image and share on social
Many people would be surprised that, in fact, I'm quite shy. Desmond Tutu factpeopleshy 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
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
In its history, Europe has committed so many massacres and horrors that it should bow its own head in shame. Desmond Tutu bowcommiteurope Change image and share on social
Before Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, he was an angry, relatively young man. He founded the ANC's military wing. When he was released, he surprised everyone because he was talking about reconciliation and forgiveness and not about revenge. Desmond Tutu ancangryarrest share on social
Because forgiveness is like this: a room can be dank because you have closed the windows, you've closed the curtains. But the sun is shining outside, and the air is fresh outside. In order to get that fresh air, you have to get up and open the window and draw the curtains apart. Desmond Tutu airclosecurtain share on social
It is our moral obligation to give every child the very best education possible. Desmond Tutu childeducationgive Change image and share on social
