Politician Quotes by Nelson Mandela

11 Politician quotes by Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela’s voice carries weight when he speaks of leadership and moral courage. In this concise set of eleven quotations, his wisdom shines through, offering a hopeful perspective on what true public service should embody.

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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.

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Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake.

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Only armchair politicians are immune from committing mistakes. Errors are inherent in political action.

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My respect for human beings is based not on the colour of a man’s skin nor authority he may wield, but purely…

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The path of those who preach love, and not hatred, is not easy. They often have to wear a crown of thorns.

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The impression that you are a demigod worried me. I wanted to be like an ordinary human being with virtues and vices.

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No problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than…

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

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Artists reach areas far beyond the reach of politicians. Art, especially entertainment and music, is understood by everybody, and it lifts the…

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A real leader uses every issue, no matter how serious and sensitive, to ensure that at the end of the debate we…

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Whether you change the linen or stitch up wounds, cook the food or dispense the medicines, it is in your hands to…

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