When we speak of ‘racism’, many prominent leaders come to our mind. One such personality is Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He came under the limelight during the 1980s apartheid movement in South Africa. He was a great opponent of the Apartheid, and has been active in the defense of human rights and still fights for the rights of the oppressed. He is a recipient of Nobel Peace Prize, Gandhi Peace Prize, Sydney Peace Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom. In his four decades of public life, Desmond Tutu has been quite vocal on several issues close to his heart. He has expressed his thoughts through his speeches, quotes, writings, columns and books, which include homosexuality and the Church, fashion, reconciliation, justice, apartheid, and sanctions. The quotes contained in his writings and speeches reflect his thoughts on these issues. Here is a selection of some of his memorable quotes on a range of topics.