“You cannot carry out fundamental change without a clear sense of purpose. Once I knew what had to be done, fear no longer had power.”

“A nation, like a person, must know why it exists. Development without purpose is merely movement, not progress.”

“I realized that protecting the environment was not just work—it was my responsibility. Purpose reveals itself when service begins.”

“I found my mission in the liberation of Africa, and once that became clear, my path was set.”

“Education gave me clarity—not just knowledge, but a reason to use it in the service of humanity.”

“When I understood the condition of my people, I understood my assignment. From that moment, my voice had direction.”

“My life became clear when I accepted that freedom is not given, it is taken by those who know they deserve it.”

“I discovered that my calling was reconciliation—helping people remember their shared humanity.”