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Nelson Mandela Quotes - Page 21

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The Liberty Bell is a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world.

The Liberty Bell is "a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world."

Freedom, Liberty, World

Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.

Country, Commitment, Justice

The message of reconciliation, of nation-building, of granting amnesty, indemnity, has struck a powerful, favorable chord. And people can understand that we're here not for purposes of retribution but to forget the past and to build our country.

Country, Powerful, Past

There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous. Some of them are not known even in their own countries, but when you come across them you are very impressed. Those are heroes or heroines we must never forget. Because of their service to society, you can't really help but admire them.

Country, Hero, Men

Source: www.rd.com

I know that, throughout the world, there are good men and women concerned with the greatest challenges facing society today - poverty, illiteracy, and disease.

Men, Challenges, Good Man

Source: profitmagazin.com

AIDS is our number one enemy. This enemy can be defeated. While the research for a cure continues, four principles -- love, support, acceptance and care for those affected -- can make us winners.

Acceptance, Numbers, Support

Individuals get caught up in the policy of their country. In prison, for instance, a warden or officer is not promoted if he doesn't follow the policy of the government - though he himself does not believe in that policy.

Country, Believe, Government

Source: profitmagazin.com

That day, Miss Mdingane told me that my new name was Nelson. Why she bestowed this particular name upon me I have no idea. Perhaps it had something to do with the great British sea captain Lord Nelson, but that would be only a guess.

Sea, Names, Ideas

The authorities liked to say that we received a balanced diet; it was indeed balanced - between the unpalatable and the inedible.

Authority, Long Walk To Freedom, Balanced

Nelson Mandela (2013). “Long Walk To Freedom”, p.250, Hachette UK

We can build a society grounded on friendship and our common humanity - a society founded on tolerance. That is the only road open to us.

Common Humanity, Tolerance, Grounded

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.167, Pan Macmillan

We don't have to be victims of our past, that we can let go of our bitterness, and that all of us can achieve greatness.

Letting Go, Past, Greatness

There is no doubt that the United States now feels that they are the only superpower in the world and they can do what they like.

Doubt, United States, World

"Nelson Mandela: U.S Is A Threat To World Peace". Interview with Tom Masland, www.newsweek.com. September 9, 2002.

I don't think there is much history can say about me. I just want to be remembered as part of that collective.

Thinking, Want, Remembered

Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days.

Struggle, Sacrifice, Fighting

Nelson Mandela (1973). “No Easy Walk to Freedom”, p.109, Heinemann

Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people - men and women, boys and girls - that make the world a special place

Girl, Boys, Men

FaceBook post by Nelson Mandela from Dec 26, 2016

Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place.

Inspiring, Dream, Victory

"Reaction to Obama elected 1st black US president", www.foxnews.com. November 5, 2008.

It is our duty to give support to the brother leader ... especially in regards to the sanctions which are not hitting just him, they are hitting the ordinary masses of the people ... our African brothers and sisters.

Brother, People, Giving

Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free.

Country, People, Challenges

Now we are in the second term of the government of a united nation and the government has done very well. One thing they have done, one thing people could not be blind to, was the achievement this government has made in giving human beings dignity, which they did not enjoy before. They now have dignity.

Government, People, Giving

Source: www.mott.org

I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come.

Freedom, Distance, Taken

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

Those South Africans who berate me for being loyal to our friends, literally they can go and throw themselves into a pool. I am not going to betray the trust of those who helped us.

Loyal, Pool, Betray

I appeal to the Youth and those on the ground: start talking to each other across divisions of race and political organizations.

Talking, Organization, Race

Nelson Mandela (1998). “In the Words of Nelson Mandela”, Birch Lane Press

Press Freedom will never be under threat in South Africa for as long as the ANC is the majority party

Party, Long, Majority

The private sector granted bursaries [scholarships] for the children of their workers. Some of them built homes for their workers. They had in-service training, which improved the skills of their workers. So that spirit was there. All we did was merely exploit it.

Children, Home, Skills

Source: www.mott.org

There is an absence of democratic accountability and control in every sphere of government and the state. To address this debilitating legacy requires determined action and a deep commitment to transforming our society from a crisis ridden present into something all South Africans can be truly proud of.

Commitment, Government, Accountability

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

Quotes: 666

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