Rewriting to me means, if I work on it for three days, I've rewritten it.
Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are essential to the advancement of our society.
Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily irrelevant
Sport is one of the few spaces where people can learn about different cultures in a spirit of trust and friendship.
Africa's informal economy is one of the most innovative and inventive environments in the world. Yet it is an environment with little regulation in which workers are often exposed to hard conditions and live without a safety net.
If women are the key to Africa's future - and I believe they are - we must figure out how to take away the barriers to their participation.
For African societies, no issue looms larger than employment. Only vibrant entrepreneurship and thriving small businesses can hope to provide the millions of jobs that are needed.
I think it's part of Vladimir Putin's nature to define Russian success in foreign policy as thwarting the United States. That's in his nature. And that is very difficult to align with strategically.
It was like when we went to Mexico City [Olympics in 1968] it was sun and shining and bright. When we came home it was chaotic and storms everywhere. I think the most devastating thing was to make the adjustment as to why so many individuals that you grew up with in the sport thought it necessary to turn their backs and walk away from you.
Where are you from, Mr. Pendergast? Can't quite place the accent. ” “New Orleans. ” “What a coincidence! I went there for Mardi Gras once. " “How nice for you. I myself have never attended. ” Ludwig paused, the smile frozen on his face, wondering how to steer the conversation onto a more pertinent topic.
You’ve just mentioned the price that has to be paid…Pride, freedom…Knowledge. Whether at the beginning or at the end, you have to pay for everything. Even courage, don’t you think? And don’t you think a lot of courage is needed to fight God?