A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special. – Nelson Mandela
Does anybody really think that they didnt get what they had because they didnt have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment? – Nelson Mandela
There can be no keener revelation of a societys soul than the way in which it treats its children. – Nelson Mandela
If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they dont ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers. – Nelson Mandela
Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africas leading organization – and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. – Nelson Mandela
I have retired, but if theres anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do. – Nelson Mandela
A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You dont have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. – Nelson Mandela
For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. – Nelson Mandela
Money wont create success, the freedom to make it will. – Nelson Mandela
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. – Nelson Mandela
I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife. – Nelson Mandela
We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. – Nelson Mandela
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
I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism. – Nelson Mandela
Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace. – Nelson Mandela
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. – Nelson Mandela
Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. – Nelson Mandela
I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself. – Nelson Mandela
Forget the past. – Nelson Mandela
Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts. – Nelson Mandela
