Nelson Mandela Quotes

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination.
Nelson Mandela

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
Nelson Mandela

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

Can you really think they do not get what they had, because they do not have the talent and strength or endurance or the commitment?
Nelson Mandela

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela

To be free, not only to get rid of your chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
Nelson Mandela

I can not imagine that if Israel withdraws from Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.
Nelson Mandela

I hate racism, because I see it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or white man.
Nelson Mandela

I dream of an Africa at peace with himself.
Nelson Mandela

I dream of achieving the unity of Africa, where its leaders combine their efforts in the continent's problems to solve. I dream of our vast deserts, our forests, of all our great deserts.
Nelson Mandela

I learned that courage is not absence of fear but the triumph over. The brave man is not one who is not afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
Nelson Mandela

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they did not send observers from Africa or Asia. But if 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 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 must work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
Nelson Mandela

In my country we are going to jail, then the president.
Nelson Mandela

It always seems impossible until its done.
Nelson Mandela

It is best to lead from behind and in front of others, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there's danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
Nelson Mandela

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

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.
Nelson Mandela