Desmond Tutu

We are all called to be peacemakers.

The world is a better place when we all work together.

To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

God's love is unconditional. It's not based on what we do, but on who we are.

The greatest miracle is not to walk on water, but to walk on earth with love in your heart.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

My humanity is inextricably linked to yours.

We must be those who sow peace, not those who sow discord.

The only way to overcome evil is with good.

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.

We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.

I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this. I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place. I am as passionate about this campaign as I ever was about apartheid.

If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.

Religion is like a knife: you can either use it to cut bread, or stick in someone's back.

Resentment and anger are bad for your blood pressure and your digestion.

He has a childlike, boyish, impish, mischievousness. And I have to try and make him behave properly, like a holy man!

There is nothing more difficult than waking someone who is only pretending to be asleep.

I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.

Homophobia is as unjust as apartheid.

I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place.