There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people. – Nelson Mandela
I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President. – 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
There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a program that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources, those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease. – Nelson Mandela
The world runs on individuals pursuing their self interests. The great achievements of civilization have not come from government bureaus. Einstein didnt construct his theory under order from a, from a bureaucrat. Henry Ford didnt revolutionize the automobile industry that way. – Milton Friedman
Government is force, pure and simple. Theres no way to sugar-coat that. And because government is force, it will attract the worst elements of society – people who want to use government to avoid having to earn their living and to avoid having to persuade others to accept their ideas voluntarily. – Harry Browne