Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children. Nelson Mandela More Quotes by Nelson Mandela More Quotes From Nelson Mandela The Liberty Bell is "a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world." Nelson Mandela libertyfreedomworld Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty. Nelson Mandela justicecountrycommitment The message of reconciliation, of nation-building, of granting amnesty, indemnity, has struck a powerful, favorable chord. And people can understand that we're here not for purposes of retribution but to forget the past and to build our country. Nelson Mandela powerfulcountrypast There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous. Some of them are not known even in their own countries, but when you come across them you are very impressed. Those are heroes or heroines we must never forget. Because of their service to society, you can't really help but admire them. Nelson Mandela heromencountry If I am your leader, you have to listen to me & if you don’t want to listen to me, then drop me as your leader Nelson Mandela listen-to-meleaderwant The question of crime is one of concern to everybody. But the position is that the security forces in our country for the last four decades did not concentrate on suppressing crime. Their main objective was to suppress, to crush political activity. And in the process, crime grew to unacceptable proportions. And criminals were able to form powerful syndicates, and they virtually took over the control of the life of the community in certain areas. Nelson Mandela crushpowerfulcountry Our efforts to counter hatred, intolerance, and indifference must continue simultaneously at individual and structural levels. We must try to influence for good the minds and hearts of individual people through dialogue and confidence building. These efforts must be reinforced by our efforts to create just structures in society to support the ongoing work of negotiations in the human community. Only then will we have a chance to negate the terrible consequences of the tremendous conflicts facing humankind today. Nelson Mandela supportheartpeople That day, Miss Mdingane told me that my new name was Nelson. Why she bestowed this particular name upon me I have no idea. Perhaps it had something to do with the great British sea captain Lord Nelson, but that would be only a guess. Nelson Mandela namesseaideas Although I am a gregarious person, I love solitude even more. Nelson Mandela gregarioussolitudepersons A free press is one of the pillars of democracy. Nelson Mandela free-presspillarsdemocracy Whose life testifies to the truth that there is no shame in being oppressed: Those who should be ashamed are they who oppress others. Nelson Mandela shameashamedshould I enjoyed the discipline and solitariness of long-distance running, which allowed me to escape from the hurly-burly of school life. Nelson Mandela distancerunningschool If you want to preach a revolutionary message, wear a suit. Nelson Mandela suitsmessageswant What has sustained me even in the most grim moments is the knowledge that I am a member of a tried and tested family which has triumphed over many difficulties. Nelson Mandela membersdifficultymoments Why is it that in this courtroom I face a white magistrate, am confronted by a white prosecutor and escorted into the dock by a white orderly? Can anyone honestly and seriously suggest that in this type of atmosphere the scales of justice are evenly balanced? Nelson Mandela atmospherewhitejustice I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I was still at school. Nelson Mandela strugglepeopleschool The truth is that we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed. We have not taken the final step of our journey, but the first step on a longer and even more difficult road. For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. The true test of our devotion to freedom is just beginning. Nelson Mandela finalstakenjourney It is my greatest wish that the Children’s Fund should continue to be a beacon of hope and light. Nelson Mandela lightwishchildren Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free. Nelson Mandela challengescountrypeople Video screenshot Nelson Mandela long-walksinspiringmen