Our history is responsible for the differences in the South African way of life. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
Most blacks are happy, except those who have had other ideas pushed into their ears. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
Nelson Mandela can rot in prison until he dies or I die, whichever takes longer. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
I am one of those who believe that there is no permanent home for even a section of the Bantu in the white area of South Africa and the destiny of South Africa depends on this essential point. If the principle of permanent residence for the black man in the area of the white is accepted then it is the… — P. W. Botha Copy Share
The people who are opposing the policy of apartheid have not the courage of their convictions. They do not marry non-Europeans. — P. W. Botha Copy Share
I am sick and tired of the hollow parrot-cry of "Apartheid!" I've said many times that the word "Apartheid" means good neighbourliness. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
The security and happiness of all minority groups in South Africa depend on the Afrikaner. Whether they are English- or German- or Portuguese- or… — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
You could not claim for yourself that which you were not prepared to grant others. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
The free world wants to feed South Africa to the Red Crocodile [communism], to appease its hunger. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
Our history is responsible for the differences in the South African way of life. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image
I never have the nagging doubt of wondering whether perhaps I am wrong. — P. W. Botha Copy Share Image