Helen Suzman Quotes & Sayings

“It is the answers, not the questions, that are embarrassing.”

“I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.”

“Debate is almost non-existent and no one is apparently accountable to anybody apart from their political party bosses. It is bad news for democracy in this country.”

“The employment laws are completely unrealistic. You cannot overcome that in only 10 years. It will take at least another generation before young people are properly qualified.”

“I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people are concerned.”

“I represent all the enlightened people in this country, and that's a fine thing to be able to do. It infuriates my opponents when I say this, but it is true.”

“Tool of Communist agitators... it's really a joke, isn't it? Because, quite clearly, we are a party of real moderates. It just shows how little they understand.”

“I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country, but not entirely optimistic.”

“That's my life in there. It would never be possible today to ask as many questions as I did.”

“I am provocative, and I admit this. It isn't as if I'm only on the receiving end, a poor, frail little creature. I can be thoroughly nasty when I get going, and I don't pull my punches.”