Nelson Mandela Quotes And Sayings

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“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

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

“I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism.”
– Nelson Mandela

“I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.”
– Nelson Mandela

“I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.”
– Nelson Mandela

“I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.”
– Nelson Mandela

“I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.”
– Nelson Mandela

“I will use the rest of my life to help the poor overcome the problems confronting them—poverty is the greatest challenge facing humanity.”
– Nelson Mandela

“If I had my time over I would do the same again. So would any man who dares call himself a man.”
– Nelson Mandela

“If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don’t ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers.”
– Nelson Mandela

“If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.”
– Nelson Mandela

“If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America.”
– Nelson Mandela

“If you are poor, you are not likely to live long.”
– Nelson Mandela

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
– Nelson Mandela

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

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

“In my country we go to prison first and then become President.”
– Nelson Mandela

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

“It always seems impossible until its done.”
– Nelson Mandela

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
– Nelson Mandela

“It enables me to go to bed with an enriching feeling in my soul and the belief that I am changing myself.”
– Nelson Mandela

“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

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

“It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.”
– Nelson Mandela

“It’s one of the most severe punishments prison life can impose, because children are the most important asset in a country.”
– Nelson Mandela

“Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.”
– Nelson Mandela

“Leaders in all spheres who are living with HIV should be encouraged, not coerced, to lead by example and disclose their HIV status.”
– Nelson Mandela

“Learn to know yourself … to search realistically and regularly the processes of your own mind and feelings.”
– Nelson Mandela

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

“Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfil themselves.”
– Nelson Mandela

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