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Nelson Mandela Quotes - Page 16

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The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.

The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.

People, Effort, Black

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.21, Pan Macmillan

Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.

Potency

Nelson Mandela (2008). “Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela”, p.156, Hachette UK

We understand and promote the notion that while children need to be guided they also have an entrenched right to be whatever they want to be and that they can achieve this only if they are given the space to dream and live out their dreams.

Dream, Children, Space

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.79, Pan Macmillan

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

Leader, Example, Hiv

"Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

How can I be expected to believe that this same racial discrimination which has been the cause of so much injustice and suffering right through the years, should now operate here to give me a fair and open trial?....consider myself neither morally nor legally obliged to obey laws made by a Parliament in which I am not represented. That the will of the people is the basis of the authority of government, is a principle universally acknowledged as sacred throughout the civilized world.

Believe, Government, Years

I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment.

Dream, Desert, Forests

History will surely judge us harshly if we do not respond with all the energy and resources that we can bring to bear in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Fighting, Judging, Bears

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.39, Pan Macmillan

The real meaning of the spoken word has to be demonstrated by practical deeds

Real, Deeds, Spoken Word

Twitter post from Aug 28, 2016

The more informed you are, the less arrogant and aggressive you are.

Arrogant, Aggressive

Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. April 2001.

Prison life, fortunately, I spent a lot of years, about 18 years with other prisoners, and, as I say, they enriched your soul.

Years, Soul, Prison Life

We need a fundamental change of mindset with regards to the way we speak and behave about sex and sexuality. Boys and men have a particularly critical role in this regard, changing the chauvinist and demeaning ways sexuality and women were traditionally dealt with in both our actions and speaking.

Sex, Boys, Men

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.171, Pan Macmillan

Men come and men go, I have come and I will go when my time comes

Men, My Time

I have never regarded any man as my superior, either in my life outside or inside prison.

Men, Jail, Prison

Twitter post from Mar 04, 2017

To truly lead one's people, one must also truly know them.

People, Knows

Nelson Mandela (2008). “Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela”, p.425, Hachette UK

When we can sit in the face of insanity or dislikes and be free from the need to make it different, then we are free.

Freedom, Insanity, Different

I always knew that someday I would once again feel the grass under my feet and walk in the sunshine as a free man.

Positive, Sunshine, Men

"Long Walk to Freedom". Book by Nelson Mandela, 1995.

We should never forget those on whose shoulders we stand and those who paid the supreme price for freedom.

Never Forget, Should, Paid

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.237, Pan Macmillan

To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

Twitter post from Mar 21, 2016

My family is very large. 42 million.

My Family, Millions

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.

Inspiring, Spiritual, Children

Twitter post from Mar 27, 2017

Our experience has taught us that with goodwill a negotiated solution can be found for even the most profound problems.

Taught Us, Profound, Challenges

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.250, Pan Macmillan

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

Israel, Borders, States

"Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS.

Love, Laughter, Children

"Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

Our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our nation

Profound, Heritage, Helping

I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others.

Family, Fighting, Opportunity

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.147, Pan Macmillan

Born: July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013
Occupation: Former President of South Africa

Quotes: 666

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