Nelson Mandela Quotes

Biography: Nelson Mandela is known for leading the struggle against apartheid in ... more Biography: Nelson Mandela is known for leading the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and becoming the nation's first Black president. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his activism. His leadership was pivotal in fostering reconciliation and democracy in South Africa. less

"I never lose. I either win or learn.""There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.""Difficulties break some men but make others""A winner is a dreamer who never gives up""Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.""It always seems impossible until it's done.""While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.""To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.""There is no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.""There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.""We must therefore act together as a united people, for national reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world.""Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way.""Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that generation.""There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile for us to continue talking peace and non-violence against a government whose reply is only savage attacks on an unarmed and defenseless people""In some ways, it is easier to be a dissident, for then one is without responsibility""There is nothing more difficult than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things""We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference""If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner""When people are determined they can overcome anything""There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere"

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