Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty.
We have triumphed in the effort to implant hope in the breasts of thes of our people. We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity — a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world.