Nelson Mandela Quotes about Opportunity

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I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.

Nelson Mandela

Wisdom, Opportunity, Equality

Statement at trial, Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 Apr. 1964

It can be said that there are four basic and primary things that the mass of people in a society wish for: to live in a safe environment, to be able to work and provide for themselves, to have access to good public health and to have sound educational opportunities for their children.

Nelson Mandela

Children, Educational, Opportunity

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.71, Pan Macmillan

We must work together to ensure the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunity and power in our society.

Nelson Mandela

Opportunity, Working Together, Distribution Of Wealth

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.18, Pan Macmillan

I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others.

Nelson Mandela

Family, Fighting, Opportunity

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.147, Pan Macmillan

The names of Dingane and Bambata, Hintsa and Makana, Squngthi and Dalasile, Moshoeshoe and Sekhukhuni, were praised as the glory of the entire African nation. I hoped then that life might offer me the opportunity to serve my people and make my own humble contribution to their freedom struggle.

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, Humble, Opportunity

Nelson Mandela (1990). “Nelson Mandela, symbol of resistance and hope for a free South Africa: selected speeches since his release”

One of the things that made me long to be back in prison was that I had so little opportunity for reading, thinking and quiet reflection after my release. I intend, amongst other things, to give myself much more opportunity for such reading and reflection.

Nelson Mandela

Reading, Reflection, Opportunity

"Nelson Mandela's five most memorable speeches". www.firstpost.com. December 6, 2013.