Mandela's Quotes

In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains. — Nelson Mandela

Soccer is one of the most unifying activities amongst us. — Nelson Mandela

My respect for human beings is based not on the colour of a man's skin nor authority he may wield, but purely on merit. — Nelson Mandela

I used to do my Nelson Mandela voice to blag restaurant tables in Cape Town. It rarely worked. Now what a great city that is. — Rory Bremner

A man who takes away another man's freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow mindedness. — Nelson Mandela

I met Nelson Mandela, and I really didn't know what to say. It was years ago at a benefit. I was just in awe of this man because of what he'd done. — Robin Williams

Mandela and his first wife, Evelyn, on their wedding day — Hilary Brown

It's in your hands to make the world a better place. — Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela also spoke about how, as a human being, he's made mistakes. — Kumi Naidoo

I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela, and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world. — Malala Yousafzai

If you look at those matters, you will come to the conclusion that the attitude of the United States of America is a threat to world peace. — Nelson Mandela

The impression that you are a demigod worried me. I wanted to be like an ordinary human being with virtues and vices. — Nelson Mandela

Our society needs to re-establish a culture of caring. — Nelson Mandela

It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education. — Nelson Mandela

No single person can liberate a country. You can only liberate a country if you act as a collective. — Nelson Mandela

Press Freedom will never be under threat in South Africa for as long as the ANC is the majority party — Nelson Mandela

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. — Nelson Mandela

Prison is a still point in a turning world, and it is very easy to remain in the same place in jail while the world moves on. — Nelson Mandela

Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people - men and women, boys and girls - that make the world a special place — Nelson Mandela

My family is very large. 42 million. — Nelson Mandela

If you want to preach a revolutionary message, wear a suit. — Nelson Mandela

Whenever anybody called Nelson Mandela a saint, he would say: "If by saint you mean a sinner who is trying to be better, then I'm a saint." — Kumi Naidoo

As a younger person you can come in through many, many gateways. It's like some huge Mandela. You can enter into this and get refreshed. — Anne Waldman

It was a hallmark of Nelson Mandela's leadership that being open to change made him appear not weaker, but even stronger. — Klaus Schwab

It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. — Nelson Mandela

Know your enemy - and learn about his favorite sport. — Nelson Mandela

Mandela means a lot to the world. He's something special. There's only a few people in the history of mankind with that kind of charisma. — Ruud Gullit

It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is in your hands. — Nelson Mandela

Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. — Nelson Mandela

There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested ... — Nelson Mandela

Mandela has played a crucial part in history. He's done some extraordinary things, not only for his country but also for the whole world. — Zinedine Zidane

There is no such thing as part freedom — Nelson Mandela

I have retired, but if there's anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do. — Nelson Mandela

To truly lead one's people, one must also truly know them. — Nelson Mandela

Sometimes strident, often tender, never afraid and seldom without humour, Desmond Tutu's voice will always be the voice of the voiceless. — Nelson Mandela

It's a blessing that South Africa has a man like Nelson Mandela. — Desmond Tutu

I never think of the time I have lost. I just carry out a programme because it's there. It's mapped out for me. — Nelson Mandela

Mandela's commitment to democracy was ratified not only by his election, but by his willingness to step down from power — Barack Obama

As a world leader who refused to accept injustice, Nelson Mandela's courage helped change our entire world — Salil Shetty

Che Guevara's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory. — Nelson Mandela

[I] read Anne Frank's diary [while imprisoned] on Robben Island and derived much encouragement from it. — Nelson Mandela

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. — Nelson Mandela

Losing a sense of time is an easy way to lose one's grip and even one's sanity. — Nelson Mandela

For 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. — Nelson Mandela

To make peace with an enemy one must work with that enemy, and that enemy becomes one's partner. — Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela said: 'It always seems impossible until it's done.' Peace is possible. — John Bonifaz

Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free. — Nelson Mandela

Like you do about Nelson Mandela, you can't help feeling the guy's a good man. — Ralph Steadman

It's not our weaknesses that frighten us. It's our strengths. — Nelson Mandela

I didn't survive, I prepared." Nelson Mandela's answer when Tony asked him, "Sir, how did you survive all those years in prison? — Timothy Ferriss

I commend #AIESEC's continuing efforts to develop the #future #business #leadership of our countries. — Nelson Mandela

There's no such thing as part freedom. — Nelson Mandela

It is my greatest wish that the Children's Fund should continue to be a beacon of hope and light. — Nelson Mandela

Courage is not the absence of fear - it s inspiring others to move beyond it. — Nelson Mandela

Mandela's political evolution was gradual. — William Finnegan

Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one's commitment. — Nelson Mandela

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children. — Nelson Mandela

I believe that anybody with Mandela's capacity to endure hardship and then forgive is a born leader and example to us all. — Rory McIlroy

When I walked out of prison, that was my mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor both. — Nelson Mandela

MY greatest regret in life is that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion ofthe world. — Nelson Mandela

The wealthiest and most popular boy at the circumcision school. — Nelson Mandela

It always seems impossible until it's done. — Nelson Mandela

We now undertake that we cannot rest while millions of our people suffer the pain and indignity of poverty in all its forms. — Nelson Mandela

It is so easy to break down and destroy.
The heroes are those who make peace and
build. — Nelson Mandela

Our hope is that the elementary reading of comics will lead to the joy of reading good books. — Nelson Mandela

You know, you can only lead them from behind. — Nelson Mandela

We can't fight AIDS unless we do much more to fight TB as well. — Nelson Mandela

I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others. — Nelson Mandela

In prison, illusions can offer comfort. — Nelson Mandela

Our continent must be allowed to do its own things, charting its course and destiny. — Nelson Mandela

The New World Order that is in the making must focus on the creation of a world of democracy, peace and prosperity for all. — Nelson Mandela

If you want to change the world, help the women. — Nelson Mandela

Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself. — Nelson Mandela

I am not an optimist, but a great believer of hope. — Nelson Mandela

One subject we hearkened back to again and again was the question of whether there were tigers in Africa. — Nelson Mandela

One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself. — Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela once said "I can't help it if the ladies take note of me; I'm not going to protest." — Kumi Naidoo

I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man. — Nelson Mandela

I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. — Nelson Mandela

Quitting is leading too. — Nelson Mandela

Out of the motorcar (I learned later that this majestic vehicle was a Ford V8) stepped a short, thickset man wearing a smart suit. — Nelson Mandela

Sport has the power to inspire and unite people. In Africa, soccer enjoys great popularity and has a particular place in the hearts of people. — Nelson Mandela

Non-violence is a good policy when conditions permit. — Nelson Mandela

While poverty persists, there is no true freedom. — Nelson Mandela

I say to all those leaders: Do not look the other way, do not hesitate ... It is within your power to prevent a genocide. — Nelson Mandela

A movement without vision would be a movement without moral foundation. — Nelson Mandela

Prison life, fortunately, I spent a lot of years, about 18 years with other prisoners, and, as I say, they enriched your soul. — Nelson Mandela

Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. — Nelson Mandela

Our economic approach to food and its distribution reflects our basic moral values. — Nelson Mandela

You negotiate in bad faith if you do not forgive your adversary. — Nelson Mandela

To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. — Nelson Mandela

Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do. — Nelson Mandela

No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future. — Nelson Mandela

There are few misfortunes in this world that you cannot turn into a personal trimuph if you have the iron will and the neccessary skill. — Nelson Mandela

It only seems impossible until it's done. — Nelson Mandela

If I preached unity, I must act like a unifier, even at the risk of perhaps alienating some of my own colleagues. — Nelson Mandela

Having resentment against someone is like drinking poison and thinking it will kill your enemy. — Nelson Mandela

Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them. — Nelson Mandela

I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles. — Nelson Mandela

It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success. — Nelson Mandela