Nelson Mandela Quotes about Struggle

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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

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.

Nelson Mandela

Country, Struggle, Yesterday

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

A freedom fighter learns the hard way that it is the oppressor who defines the nature of the struggle,and the oppressed is often left no recourse but to use methods that mirror those of the oppressor.At a point, one can only fight fire with fire

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, Fighting, Fire

"Nelson Mandela obituary" by David Beresford, www.theguardian.com. December 5, 2013.

A political movement must keep in touch with reality and the prevailing conditions. Long speeches, the shaking of fists, the banging of tables, and strongly worded resolutions out of touch with the objective conditions do not bring about mass action and can do a great deal of harm to the organization and the struggle we serve.

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, Reality, Organization

Nelson Mandela (1978). “The struggle is my life”

I and some colleagues came to the conclusion that as violence in this country was inevitable, it would be wrong and unrealistic for African leaders to continue preaching peace and non-violence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force. It was only when all else had failed, when all channels of peaceful protest had been barred to us, that the decision was made to embark on violent forms of political struggle.

Nelson Mandela

Country, Struggle, Government

Nelson Mandela (1990). “One nation, one country”

Education has become a very powerful weapon in the struggle to produce a well-developed person.

Nelson Mandela

Powerful, Struggle, Weapons

Twitter post from Oct 24, 2015

The history of struggle is rich with stories of heroes and heroines - some of them leaders, some of them followers, all of them deserve to be remembered.

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, Hero, Leader

Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.184, Pan Macmillan

There is a constant struggle between good an evil in the world. It is up to good people to choose the right side

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, People, Evil

It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is in your hands.

Nelson Mandela

Inspiring, Struggle, Rights

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.

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, Sacrifice, Fighting

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

The people of Africa have learned the lessons of patience and endurance in their long struggle for freedom. In a cynical world we have become an inspiration to many. We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to belief in the goodness of people.

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, Inspiration, Long

I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I was still at school.

Nelson Mandela

Struggle, School, People

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

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”