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Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. After 27 years of imprisonment, Mandela led his country's transition from apartheid to democracy with remarkable grace and a commitment to reconciliation that earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

“There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.”

— Nelson Mandela

Government

All Quotes by Nelson Mandela

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

— Nelson Mandela

Change

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”

— Nelson Mandela

Good

“Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.”

— Nelson Mandela

Freedom

“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

Freedom

“I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.”

— Nelson Mandela

Great

“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.”

— Nelson Mandela

Time

“Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.”

— Nelson Mandela

Men

“Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements.”

— Nelson Mandela

Freedom

“I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”

— Nelson Mandela

Peace

“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”

— Nelson Mandela

Peace

“Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit.”

— Nelson Mandela

Good

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

— Nelson Mandela

Experience

“I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.”

— Nelson Mandela

Family

“Forget the past.”

— Nelson Mandela

Movingon

“I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.”

— Nelson Mandela

Time

“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.”

— Nelson Mandela

Future

“Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.”

— Nelson Mandela

Peace

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”

— Nelson Mandela

Leadership

“I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them.”

— Nelson Mandela

Art

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”

— Nelson Mandela

Peace