In the beginning there was ‘the word’, which was the basis for creation. The power of words can tie the whole of humanity together. When these words come at the right juncture of time from some of the greatest personalities in our country, the effect it leaves behind is an indelible imprint in our hearts, minds and in time. Many of these personalities are men and women who have made invaluable contributions to our coming together as a nation of people and are the pride and honour of the country. These are people who have made a great impact on the lives around them and thus their words are the gems which had the power to evoke the courage and emotion in people and inspire them to make history. The power of a great speech, especially when everyone listens is something that sets the wheels of history in motion to many great events that changed the face of our known world.