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Nelson Mandela Quotes about Inspiration

Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.

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

I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.

"Mandela keeps his opinions to himself as a nation marks its idol's birthday" by Rory Carroll, www.theguardian.com. July 17, 2006.

We should take heart from our own experience and performance. In a cynical world we have become an inspiration to many.

"Nelson Mandela: South Africa is proof that there is reason for optimism". www.independent.co.uk. May 10, 2004.