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Along with my father, Mandela is my hero.

— Linda Johnson Rice

Any child who dreams to do good in the world has Mandela as his hero. I own a dog-eared copy of 'Long Walk to…

— Craig Kielburger

Just look at the great Nelson Mandela. He came out of prison and saved his entire country. Some of the best people in the…

— George Foreman

Nelson Mandela was one of the most influential people in my life. He was my hero, my friend, and also a companion to me…

— Pele

Mandela today is almost universally held as a heroic freedom fighter, and of course rightly so.

— Ryan Shapiro

I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela, and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of…

— Malala Yousafzai

Nelson Mandela, a better man, not a bitter man, made our world a better place in which to live. His life and leadership exemplify…

— Bernice King

Twenty-seven years incarcerated, his jailer became his best friend. So if you need an example on how we should act and how we should…

— Jim Brown

Nelson Mandela just died, so that says so much because it's a tremendously powerful and great man who was very sensitive. Loved all people,…

— Jim Brown

I am particularly fond of the late President Nelson Mandela. His speeches and courage changed my life and how I see myself. Mandela changed…

— Kenya Moore

Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration to us all

— Kofi Annan

The world has lost a visionary leader, a courageous voice for justice, and a clear moral compass. By showing us that the path to…

— Kofi Annan