Nelson Mandela Quotes · Page 2

1918 – 2013

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and statesman who served as President of South Africa. Imprisoned for 27 years, he emerged to lead his country toward reconciliation and democracy.

35 quotesAbout Nelson Mandela on Wikipedia

“No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails.”

— Nelson Mandela

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

— Nelson Mandela

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

— Nelson Mandela

“Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.”

— Nelson Mandela

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

— Nelson Mandela

“Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty.”

— Nelson Mandela

“While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”

— Nelson Mandela

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.”

— Nelson Mandela

“The people of South Africa have spoken in these elections. They want change! And change is what they will get.”

— Nelson Mandela

“There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our…”

— Nelson Mandela