Country Quotes by Nelson Mandela

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

— Nelson Mandela

No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.

— Nelson Mandela

I commend #AIESEC's continuing efforts to develop the #future #business #leadership of our countries.

— Nelson Mandela

If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America.

— Nelson Mandela

Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free.

— Nelson Mandela

The call now is for each of us to ask ourselves: are we doing all we can to help build the country…

— Nelson Mandela

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

— Nelson Mandela

Force is the only language the imperialists can hear, and no country became free without some sort of violence.

— Nelson Mandela

There will be life after Mandela. On my last day I want to know that those who remain behind will say: 'The…

— Nelson Mandela

Each of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country as are the famous jacaranda trees of Pretoria…

— Nelson Mandela

The message of reconciliation, of nation-building, of granting amnesty, indemnity, has struck a powerful, favorable chord. And people can understand that we're…

— Nelson Mandela

Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from…

— Nelson Mandela

Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the…

— Nelson Mandela

Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country,…

— Nelson Mandela

Whatever position I occupied, it was the result of colleagues - of my comrades in the movement - who had decided in…

— Nelson Mandela

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that…

— Nelson Mandela

Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true in a country such as ours where the vast majority have…

— Nelson Mandela

It is necessary to heal the wounds of the past If you are going to build your country and to have unity.…

— Nelson Mandela

If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America. They don't…

— Nelson Mandela

The United States of America is a threat to world peace. Because what [America] is saying is that if you are afraid…

— Nelson Mandela

I regard it as a duty which I owed, not just to my people, but also to my profession, to the practice…

— Nelson Mandela

The question of crime is one of concern to everybody. But the position is that the security forces in our country for…

— Nelson Mandela

Sport has the power to inspire and unite people. In Africa, soccer enjoys great popularity and has a particular place in the…

— Nelson Mandela

There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been…

— Nelson Mandela

From the poorest of countries to the richest of nations, education is the key to moving forward in any society.

— Nelson Mandela

Part of building a new nation means building a spirit of tolerance, love and respect amongst the people of this country.

— Nelson Mandela

No single person can liberate a country. You can only liberate a country if you act as a collective.

— Nelson Mandela

Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and…

— Nelson Mandela

Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment…

— Nelson Mandela

It always gives me great pleasure to be surrounded by the beautiful children of our land. Whenever I am with the energetic…

— Nelson Mandela

Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of…

— Nelson Mandela

If you sit down and talk to a person, it's easy to convince him that apartheid can never save a country and…

— Nelson Mandela

Good men and women can be mobilized to ensure that South Africa is united and that the spirit of reconciliation is strengthened…

— Nelson Mandela

We, the people of South Africa, declare for all our country and the world to know: That South Africa belongs to all…

— Nelson Mandela

The Good News borne by our risen Messiah who chose not one race, who chose not one country, who chose not one…

— Nelson Mandela

You have a limited time to stay on earth. You must try to use that period for the purpose of transforming your…

— Nelson Mandela

Individuals get caught up in the policy of their country. In prison, for instance, a warden or officer is not promoted if…

— Nelson Mandela

No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated. Any nation that is progressive is led by people who have had…

— Nelson Mandela

We have introduced a rule of law. That never existed for centuries in this country [South Africa], especially under the apartheid regime,…

— Nelson Mandela

To deny people of their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. To impose on them a wretched life of huger…

— Nelson Mandela