20 Great Quotes by Former South African President Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, aged at 95 has died. Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest African leaders. He fought for racial equality and was a key figure in the South African apartheid. Mandela focused on tackling major issues such as poverty, inequality and racial issues. He also received countless amounts of awards and honors including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize Award. Nelson Mandela was truly one of the greatest people to live and during his time he has said may inspiration and memorable quotes. This article will be a tribute to Nelson Mandela and will feature some of his most remarkable quotes and sayings.

Nelson Mandela on getting things and showing nothing is impossible

"It always seems impossible until its done."

A quote about freedom and how is not easy and the road is long and hard however with persistence and focus, anything is achievable.

"There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires."

Nelson Mandela hated racism, this is just one of the many things he stood up against. 

"I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man."

A great quote about success and how to achieve it.

"Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will."

Another thought provoking and inspirational quote.

"Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment?"

Mandela talking about freedom and how you should never give up.

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

You should never give up on your goal, like Nelson Mandela who wanted freedom for South Africa.

"If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness."

 Equality should be for everyone.

"Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all."

A message to the leaders of the world, less bloodshed and more peace.

"In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains."

Children should be growing up in a loving and peaceful environment, not one filled with diseases

"Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS."

Nelson Mandela on how he has not fully experienced life. Nelson Mandela did spend a majority of his life in prison.

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

Mandela talking about the USA and how they should not just invade any country or nation they feel like.

"The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken."

He was a born leader and was destined to be a great leader.

"By ancestry, I was born to rule."

Nelson Mandela was very passionate about his cause and was prepared to do anything for his cause and country, even die for his country.

"I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them."

 

A memorable quote about failure and how every time we fail, we should just lift ourselves up and go for it again.

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"

Nelson Mandela does not condone violence and expresses his outrage at oppression and exploitation.

"I do not deny that I planned sabotage. I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness nor because I have any love of violence. I planned it as a result of a calm and sober assessment of the political situation that had arisen after many years of tyranny, exploitation and oppression of my people by the whites."

One of his best quotes on how to overcome fear and gain courage. Nelson Mandela was a very courageous man who fought for what he believed in.

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."

One of his best quotes. He speaks the truth

"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

A quote about freedom and how it is necessary to have freedom and respect each other.

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."

We should always strive for more and should always strive for excellence. Whatever we do we should be passionate about it.

"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."

We hope you enjoyed this tribute to Nelson Mandela and hope this article has inspired and made you think. What is your best and most memorable Nelson Mandela quote? Did we miss any out? Please include them in the comment section. Remember to share to this article if you enjoyed it.