I believe I can sing anything.

Be careful, think about the effect of what you say. Your words should be constructive, bring people together, not pull them apart.

The conqueror writes history, they came, they conquered and they write. You don't expect the people who came to invade us to tell the truth about us.

Girls are the future mothers of our society, and it is important that we focus on their well-being.

I kept my culture. I kept the music of my roots. Through my music I became this voice and image of Africa and the people without even realising.

Age is getting to know all the ways the world turns, so that if you cannot turn the world the way you want, you can at least get out of the way so you won't get run over.

There are three things I was born with in this world, and there are three things I will have until the day I die-hope, determination, and song.

Africa has her mysteries, and even a wise man cannot understand them. But a wise man respects them

I see other black women imitate my style, which is no style at all, but just letting our hair be itself. They call it the Afro Look.

A true teacher does not terrorize ignorant students, because a true teacher knows that it is his job to cure ignorance.

I do not sing politics. I merely sing the truth.

Excitement about things became a habit, a part of my personality, and the expectation that I should enjoy new experiences often engendered the enjoyment itself.

Leaders should not stand in front of people. They should stand behind the people.

Distinctions between citizens solely because of their ancestry are by their very nature odious to a free people whose institutions are founded upon the doctrine of equality.

Having purpose. I had purpose during my presidency, and I've got purpose after my presidency.

When you're writing, it's rather like going on a very long walk

The fact of the matter is that most actors are shy people.

The number of ways you can live in one lifetime is limitless. So why limit yourselves? The sky is NOT the limit. Beyond the universe is.

I think that you only occasionally have to play evil because everything you're doing is.

To get wealth and security by guile Is like one who pours water into a pot of unbaked clay.

Our Heavenly Father can appreciate our love for Him by how well we serve Him and how well we serve our fellowmen.