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Nelson Mandela Quotes - Page 3

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Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.

Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.

Inspirational, Laughing

I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.

Inspiring, Independent, Mind

Twitter post from Mar 13, 2017

Do not allow your anger to control your reason, but rather your reason to control your anger.

Reason

Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.

Motivational, Exercise, Keys

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.143, Pan Macmillan

The time is always right to do right

Kings Speech

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

Twitter post from Oct 27, 2015

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

Inspirational, Inspiring, Learning

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.81, Simon and Schuster

It is not our diversity which divides us; it is not our ethnicity, or religion or culture that divides us. Since we have achieved our freedom, there can only be one division amongst us: between those who cherish democracy and those who do not.

Ethnicity, Diversity, Democracy

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.109, Pan Macmillan

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

Inspirational, Inspiring, Freedom

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.174, Pan Macmillan

When I walked out of prison, that was my mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor both.

Prison, Missions, Long Walk To Freedom

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

I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.

Courage, Peace, Moving

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

It is always impossible until it is done.

Done, Impossible

Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great, you can be that generation

Inspiring, Peace, Fall

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.178, Pan Macmillan

If you are stimulated by what you do, you never get tired

Tired, Ifs

Our society needs to re-establish a culture of caring.

Caring, Needs, Culture

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.147, Simon and Schuster

As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.

Compassion, Our World, Long

Nelson Mandela's speech in London's Trafalgar Square for the campaign to end poverty in the developing world, news.bbc.co.uk. February 3, 2005.

We must look within ourselves, become responsible and provide fresh solutions if we ever want to do more than complain,or make excuses.

Complaining, Looks, Want

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

The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians...

Strong, Years, Ends

Nelson Mandela's Address at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, db.nelsonmandela.org. December 4, 1997.

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.

Freedom, Shadow Of Death, Desire

Nelson Mandela, Robin Malan (1997). “The Essential Nelson Mandela”, David Philip

The habit of attending to small things and of appreciating small courtesies is one of the important marks of a good person.

Appreciate, Important, Good Person

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.176, Pan Macmillan

When I walked out of the gate I knew that if I continued to hate these people I was still in prison.

Happiness, Hate, People

Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished

Courage, Giving Up, Men

Nelson Mandela (2013). “Long Walk To Freedom”, p.403, Hachette UK

History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.

Children, Differences, Judging

Twitter post from Nov 20, 2015

There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

Love, Inspirational, Life

It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.

Hero, Down And, Easy

Twitter post from Jan 19, 2017

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

Quotes: 666

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