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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.

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
Leadership, Travel, Crazy
"Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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

Nelson Mandela
Success, Independent, Passionate
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.112, Pan Macmillan

The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.

Nelson Mandela
Children, Character, Society
Twitter post from Sep 18, 2016

Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.

Nelson Mandela
Inspirational, Inspiring, Remember

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

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

Thinking is one of the most important weapons in dealing with problems

Nelson Mandela
Thinking, Important, Weapons
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.300, Pan Macmillan

Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.

Nelson Mandela
Men, Justice, Overcoming
Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.141, Simon and Schuster

Freedom can never be taken for granted. Each generation must safeguard it and extend it. Your parents and elders sacrificed much so that you should have freedom without suffering what they did. Use this precious right to ensure that the darkness of the past never returns.

Nelson Mandela
Taken, Past, Should Have
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.160, Pan Macmillan

There is no future without forgiveness

Nelson Mandela

There is nothing more dangerous than a humiliated man.

Nelson Mandela
Men, Danger, Closed Minded

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

Nelson Mandela
Inspirational, Inspiring, Success
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.73, Pan Macmillan

You can start changing our world for the better daily, no matter how small the action.

Nelson Mandela
Our World, World, Matter

My dream would be a multicultural society, one that is diverse and where every man, woman and child are treated equally. I dream of a world where all people of all races work together in harmony.

Nelson Mandela
Dream, Children, Men

Blaming things on the past does not make them better.

Nelson Mandela
Past, Doe, Blame
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.63, Pan Macmillan

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.

Nelson Mandela
Hunger And Poverty, Hunger Poverty, Justice
Twitter post from Jan 21, 2016

Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.

Nelson Mandela
Powerful, Our Greatest Fear, Inadequate

The brave man is not the one who has no fears, he is the one who triumphs over his fears.

Nelson Mandela
Inspiring, Men, Brave

The past is a rich resource on which we can draw in order to make decisions for the future, but it does not dictate our choices. We should look back at the past and select what is good, and leave behind what is bad.

Nelson Mandela
Past, Order, Choices
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.265, Pan Macmillan

The best weapon is to sit down and talk.

Nelson Mandela
Peace, Down And, Weapons
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.251, Pan Macmillan

Great anger and violence can never build a nation.

Nelson Mandela
Violence, Nations
Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.125, Simon and Schuster

Learn to know yourself... to search realistically and regularly the processes of your own mind and feelings.

Nelson Mandela
Knowledge, Feelings, Mind
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Conversations With Myself”, p.7, Pan Macmillan

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

Nelson Mandela
Leaders Of Tomorrow, Youth Of Today, Leader
"Nelson Mandela’s 1990 visit left lasting impression" by Peter Schworm, www.bostonglobe.com. December 7, 2013.

In Africa there is a concept known as 'ubuntu' - the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others.

Nelson Mandela
Ubuntu, Profound, Achievement

I approach every problem with optimism.

Nelson Mandela
Optimism, Problem, Approach
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.70, Pan Macmillan

One cannot be prepared for something while secretly believing it will not happen.

Nelson Mandela
Inspiring, Believe, Be Prepared
Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.103, Pan Macmillan