Life Quotes by Nelson Mandela

“Be absolute for death; for either death or life shall be the sweeter.”

— Nelson Mandela

Be a life long student, read as many books as possible.

— Nelson Mandela

Poverty is not natural; it is man-made

— Nelson Mandela

We have introduced a rule of law into many sections of our public life.

— Nelson Mandela

“life has a way of forcing decisions on those who vacillate.”

— Nelson Mandela

When those in power deny you of freedom the only path to freedom is power

— Nelson Mandela

Love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

— Nelson Mandela

Whose life testifies to the truth that there is no shame in being oppressed: Those who should be ashamed are they who…

— Nelson Mandela

I was able to change my life by knowing that if somebody does something good for you, you have to respond.

— Nelson Mandela

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

— Nelson Mandela

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to…

— Nelson Mandela

Action without vision is only passing time. Vision without action is merely day dreaming. But vision with action can change the world.

— Nelson Mandela

We tried in our simple way to lead our life in a manner that may make a difference to those of others.

— Nelson Mandela

Prison life, fortunately, I spent a lot of years, about 18 years with other prisoners, and, as I say, they enriched your soul.

— Nelson Mandela

“There is no passion to be found in playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are…

— 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

Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom…

— Nelson Mandela

I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I fight it…

— Nelson Mandela

If our expectations, if our fondest prayers and dreams, are not realized then we should all bear in mind that the greatest…

— Nelson Mandela

Video screenshot Facts and figures from Nelson Mandela's life, set to the trailer from 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.' "Man's goodness is…

— Nelson Mandela

I will use the rest of my life to help the poor overcome the problems confronting them - poverty is the greatest…

— Nelson Mandela

Educating all of our children must be one of our most urgent priorities. We all know that education, more than anything else,…

— Nelson Mandela

Sabotage did not involve loss of life, and it offered the best hope for future race relations. Bitterness would be kept to…

— Nelson Mandela

In judging our progress as individuals we tend to concentrate on external factors such as one's social position, influence and popularity, wealth…

— Nelson Mandela

We have introduced equity into our life, including a uniform educational system. We have also introduced a Bill of Rights, which is…

— Nelson Mandela

In some ways, I saw the garden as a metaphor for certain aspects of my life. A leader must also tend his…

— Nelson Mandela

Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.

— Nelson Mandela

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an…

— Nelson Mandela

The time comes in the life of any nation when there remains only two choices - submit or fight.

— Nelson Mandela

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.

— Nelson Mandela

I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.

— Nelson Mandela

Even if you have a terminal disease, you don't have to sit down and mope. Enjoy life and challenge the illness that…

— Nelson Mandela

We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear.

— Nelson Mandela

I enjoyed the discipline and solitariness of long-distance running, which allowed me to escape from the hurly-burly of school life.

— Nelson Mandela

Che Guevara's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory.

— Nelson Mandela

Living isn't just about doing for yourself,but what you do for others as well.

— Nelson Mandela

There is nothing more important in life than giving. Tolerance is forged when people look beyond their own desires

— Nelson Mandela

One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself.

— Nelson Mandela

The process of illusion & disillusionment is part of life and goes on endlessly.

— Nelson Mandela

I have never regarded any man as my superior, either in my life outside or inside prison.

— Nelson Mandela