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Nelson Mandela Quotes - Page 19

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We need to exert ourselves that much more, and break out of the vicious cycle of dependence imposed on us by the financially powerful: those in command of immense market power and those who dare to fashion the world in

We need to exert ourselves that much more, and break out of the vicious cycle of dependence imposed on us by the financially powerful: those in command of immense market power and those who dare to fashion the world in their own image.

Fashion, Powerful, Needs

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

When we decided to take up arms, it was because the only other choice was to surrender and to submit to slavery.

Choices, Slavery, Arms

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.22, Simon and Schuster

It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.

Inspirational, Leadership, Wise

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

I did not enjoy the violence of boxing so much as the science of it.

Boxing, Violence, Enjoy

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.65, Pan Macmillan

There will be life after Mandela. On my last day I want to know that those who remain behind will say: 'The man who lies here has done his duty for his country and his people.'

Country, Lying, Men

"Nelson Mandela quotes: 'Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people'", www.theguardian.com. December 6, 2013.

You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you're discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that.

Ideas, People, Relaxation

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.198, Pan Macmillan

Lead from the front - but don t leave your base behind.

Inspiring, Behinds, Fronts

"Mindfulness in Everyday Life: The Heart of Leadership, An Ode to Nelson Mandela" by Donna Rockwell, PsyD, www.huffingtonpost.com. December 6, 2013.

There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous.

Men, Enormous, Contribution

"Who Is Nelson Mandela? A Reader's Digest Exclusive Interview". Interview with Caitlin O'Connell, www.rd.com. 2005.

We tried in our simple way to lead our life in a manner that may make a difference to those of others.

Inspiring, Simple, Differences

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.162, Pan Macmillan

If you are poor, you are not likely to live long.

Long, Poor, Ifs

" Nelson Mandela marks 90th birthday with appeal for charity" by David Batty, www.theguardian.com. July 18, 2008.

Our differences are our strength as a species and as a world community.

Differences, Community, World

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.72, Simon and Schuster

The history of struggle is rich with stories of heroes and heroines - some of them leaders, some of them followers, all of them deserve to be remembered.

Struggle, Hero, Leader

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.184, Pan Macmillan

A man who takes away another man's freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow mindedness.

Men, Hatred, Prejudice

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.44, Simon and Schuster

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.

Mistake, President, Next

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

Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will.

Money, Congratulations, Not Giving Up

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

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.

Men, Trying, Dignity

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.34, Simon and Schuster

i love playing and chatting with children...feeding and putting them to bed with a little story, and being away from the family has troubled me throughout my...life. i like relaxing at the house, reading quietly, taking in the sweet smell that comes from the pots, sitting around a table with the family and taking out my wife and children. when you can no longer enjoy these simple pleasures something valuable is taken away from your life and you feel it in your daily work.

Sweet, Children, Taken

There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

People, Able, Riches

Associated Press Interview, www.aparchive.com. July 19, 2008.

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

Inspiring, Men, Resolution

Statement from prison, 10 Feb. 1985

The laws that stopped blacks from voting were the worst, because they prevented blacks from voting someone into parliament who could change the other laws. Even though the blacks were the majority of the population, they were still not getting a say.

Law, Voting, Majority

Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. Universal suffrage on a common voters' roll in a united, democratic and non-racial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony.

Voters, Way, Common

Rally Address Following Release From Pollsmoor Prison, delivered 11 February 1990, Cape Town, South Africa

I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism.

Ties, Socialism, Should

Nelson Mandela (1973). “No Easy Walk to Freedom”, p.183, Heinemann

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.

Responsibility, Long Walks, Climbing

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.158, Pan Macmillan

Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them, the chains on all of my people were the chains on me.

Inspiring, Peace, People

Nelson Mandela (2013). “Long Walk To Freedom”, p.404, Hachette UK

There is a constant struggle between good an evil in the world. It is up to good people to choose the right side

Struggle, People, Evil

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

Quotes: 666

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