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Nelson Mandela Quotes - Page 5

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Where you stand depends on where you sit.

Where you stand depends on where you sit.

Inspirational, Perseverance, Lgbt

Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward.

Moving, Optimistic, Feet

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.20, Simon and Schuster

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

Inspiring, Graduation, Hope

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

Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.

People, Where You Live, Joyful

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.84, Simon and Schuster

Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth, those who care for and protect our people.

Country, Children, Rocks

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.77, Pan Macmillan

Resentment is like a glass of poison that a man drinks; then he sits down and waits for his enemy to die.

Forgiveness, Men, Glasses

During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

Inspirational, Inspiring, Success

FaceBook post by Nelson Mandela from Apr 20, 2014

Young people are capable, when aroused, of bringing down the towers of oppression and raising the banners of freedom.

People, Towers, Youth

Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.106, Simon and Schuster

Appearances matter — and remember to smile.

Leadership, Inspiration, Lgbt

I say to all those leaders, do not look the other way. Do not hesitate... It is within your power to avoid a genocide of humanity.

Leader, Looks, Way

"Excerpts: Mandela's Live 8 speech". news.bbc.co.uk. July 3, 2005.

An organisation can only carry out its mandate if there is discipline, and where there is no discipline there can be no real progress

Real, Discipline, Progress

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.

Country, Struggle, Yesterday

"President Nelson Mandela One-on-One". "The Larry King Live Show", transcripts.cnn.com. May 16, 2000.

Apartheid is a crime against humanity. Israel has deprived millions of Palestinians of their liberty and property. It has perpetuated a system of gross racial discrimination and inequality. It has systematically incarcerated and tortured thousands of Palestinians, contrary to the rules of international law. It has, in particular, waged a war against a civilian population, in particular children.

Children, War, Israel

An educated, enlightened & informed population is one of the surest ways of promoting the health of a democracy

Democracy, Population, Way

Twitter post from Nov 10, 2016

The call now is for each of us to ask ourselves: are we doing all we can to help build the country of our dreams?

Dream, Country, Helping

Twitter post from Feb 20, 2016

Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

Freedom, Achievement, Reign

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

Love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

Life, Hate, Heart

1994 LongWalk to Freedom.

No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity

Earth, Dignity, Thirst

Twitter post from Aug 10, 2016

Our task is not to liberate the oppressed, but to liberate the oppressors

Tasks, Oppressed, Oppressors

A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy. The press must be free from state interference. It must have the economic strength to stand up to the blandishments of government officials. It must have sufficient independence from vested interests to be bold and inquiring without fear or favour. It must enjoy the protection of the constitution, so that it can protect our rights as citizens.

Independent, Government, Rights

FaceBook post by Nelson Mandela from May 03, 2014

I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty.

Sleep, Men, Done

One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.

Change, Inspiring, Leadership

If you don't allow people to contribute, to offer their point of view, or to criticize what has been put before them, then they can never like you. And you can never build that instrument of collective leadership.

Views, People, Like You

Source: profitmagazin.com

Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself.

Life, Sometimes, Sidelines

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.185, Pan Macmillan

It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.

Kings, People, Mass

Nelson Mandela (1990). “Nelson Mandela, Speeches 1990: "intensify the Struggle to Abolish Apartheid"”, Pathfinder Press

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

Quotes: 666

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