Death Quote by Oliver Tambo

Nelson Mandela sat in a South African prison for 27 years. He was nonviolent. He negotiated his way out of jail. His honor and…

— Coretta Scott King

Nelson Mandela can rot in prison until he dies or I die, whichever takes longer.

— P. W. Botha

Mandela did go to prison, and he went in there as a burning revolutionary. But look what came out. Mandela let us down.

— Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

You all must realize that Mandela was not the only man who suffered. There were many others - hundreds who languished in prison and…

— Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

When [Nelson Mandela] was in prison I admired him for his moral strength... Of his period in power I can see few results. Apartheid…

— Mengistu Haile Mariam

Very sad to hear about the passing of Nelson Mandela. He was a true inspiration for human rights and equality for South Africa and…

— Bryan Adams

The legacy of Mandela is to have brought the country together... South Africa can be one of the success stories of the 21st century.

— David Cameron

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

— Nelson Mandela

In my view, it was no accident that Nelson Mandela was chosen by God to lead the people of South Africa. There are very…

— Bernice King

Mandela's message will never die. It will continue to inspire freedom fighters and give confidence to people who defend just causes and universal rights.

— Francois Hollande

Mandela? He lasted 27 years in prison but he never could've done 30.

— Serge Ibaka

Mandela is this extraordinary individual who can inspire the world. Instead of wanting revenge after being brutalized, he showed the world how to forgive.

— Naomie Harris