Whenever anybody called Nelson Mandela a saint, he would say: "If by saint you mean a sinner who is trying to be… — Kumi Naidoo Copy Share Image
“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Mandela's commitment to democracy was ratified not only by his election, but by his willingness to step down from power — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Nelson Mandela knew that sport has the power to inspire and unite people in a way that little else does. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
Reflecting on his years in prison, Nelson Mandela wrote that there were dark moments that tested his faith in humanity, but he… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If Mandela were a comedian, I bet he would never get mad at a heckler, he'd give him or her a hug. — Godfrey Copy Share Image
“Nelson Mandela spoke the God’s honest truth when he said that holding on to anger is like drinking poison and hoping the… — Ron Miscavige Copy Share Image
We want Nelson Mandela and the people of South Africa to know that we will stand shoulder to shoulder, hip to hip,… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
In 1990 there were about 300 scripts being written demanding the release of Nelson Mandela. And suddenly we watched Mandela walking out… — John Kani Copy Share Image
The person I respect most, in terms of historical figures, is probably Nelson Mandela. I just think that his tolerance in the… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
Don't talk to me about what's happened since [Nelson] Mandela! His successor was absolutely hopeless - "no such thing as AIDS" -… — Bob Hawke Copy Share Image
There's blackballing involved with Machine Gun Kelly, a lot of confusion about who I am as an artist. But that's so small… — Machine Gun Kelly Copy Share Image
To be a philanthropist, you don't have to be Nelson Mandela. You just have to look around you and ask, 'What little… — Priyanka Chopra Copy Share Image
I think the most moving part of my trip [to Africa] so far was seeing 92-year-old Nelson Mandela, and just thinking about… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
With hindsight, it is easy to understand why Nelson Mandela became a heroic symbol to an entire generation as he used his… — Jim Kerr Copy Share Image
“In Africa there is a concept known as ubuntu—the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that… — Jeff Shinabarger Copy Share Image
As we mourn President Mandela’s passing we must ask ourselves the fundamental question - what shall we do to respond to the… — Thabo Mbeki Copy Share Image
I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Both John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela use the same three-word phrase which in my mind says it all, which is ‘Freedom… — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
Nelson Mandela went to jail believing in violence, and 27 years later he and his colleagues had slowly and carefully honed the… — Scilla Elworthy Copy Share Image
I was influenced at an early age by Gandhi, and I have read many biographies of him. I have been greatly influenced… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The famous passage from her book is often erroneously attributed to the inaugural address of Nelson Mandela. About the misattribution Williamson said,… — Marianne Williamson Copy Share Image
I first met Nelson Mandela when I was in my late 20s, in 1993. I was helping facilitate an African National Congress… — Kumi Naidoo Copy Share Image
“The Times once published an unintentionally humorous description of a Peter Ustinov documentary, noting that “highlights of his global tour include encounters… — Conor Lastowka Copy Share Image
There were three people I always wanted to meet: Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, and Nelson Mandela. — Kevin-Prince Boateng Copy Share Image
BECAUSE I COME FROM THE SLUM,THAT DOESNT MEAN I CAN'T BE BOSS,MANDELA WAS ONCE A PRISONER BEFORE HE BECAME THE HEAD OF… — Jah Reign Copy Share Image
Nelson Mandela also spoke about how, as a human being, he's made mistakes. — Kumi Naidoo Copy Share Image
Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our time; a legend in life and now in death - a true global hero. — David Cameron Copy Share Image
If I win gold, I will dedicate it to Nelson Mandela. He is a hero in South Africa, and everything I do,… — Caster Semenya Copy Share Image
Mandela did go to prison, and he went in there as a burning revolutionary. But look what came out. Mandela let us… — Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Copy Share Image
Yes, whatever is born, dies, but I thank life for gifting us a Nelson Mandela. He will sparkle in our consciousness for… — Mahesh Bhatt Copy Share Image
My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
The legacy of Mandela is to have brought the country together... South Africa can be one of the success stories of the… — David Cameron Copy Share Image
In the late eighties, we decided to rework the 1979 hit 'El Lute' and name it 'Mandela.' — Liz Mitchell Copy Share Image
“Nelson Mandela so much believed in education-because he knew it lead us (social free)to political views different from the ones he implemented.” — Nkosinathi Ngomane Copy Share Image
“Have your breakfasts all alone. Share lunch with your best friends. Invite your enemy to dinner. Nelson Mandela” — Leonard Sweet Copy Share Image
NELSON MANDELA: A good heart and a good head are a formidable combination. — Terry Mark Copy Share Image