Let Us Remind Ourselves That

I Am Not An Optimist, But A Great Believer Of Hope.

Friends, Comrades And Fellow South Africans. I Greet You All In The Name Of Peace, Democracy And Freedom For All. I Stand Here Before You Not As A Prophet But As A Humble Servant Of You, The People. Your Tireless And Heroic Sacrifices Have Made It Possible For Me To Be Here Today. I Therefore Place The Remaining Years Of My Life In Your Hands.

As Long As Poverty, Injustice And Gross Inequality Persist In Our World, None Of Us Can Truly Rest.

The Past Is A Rich Resource On Which We Can Draw In Order To Make Decisions For The Future, But It Does Not Dictate Our Choices. We Should Look Back At The Past And Select What Is Good, And Leave Behind What Is Bad.

Part Of Building A New Nation Means Building A Spirit Of Tolerance, Love And Respect Amongst The People Of This Country.