It is so easy to break down and destroy. Nelson Mandela More Quotes by Nelson Mandela More Quotes From Nelson Mandela I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. As I worked, physical and mental fatigue set in and I was unable to operate to the maximum of my intellectual ability. But in a single cell in prison, I had time to think. I had a clear view of my past and present, and I found that my past left much to be desired, both in regard to my relations with other humans and in developing personal worth. Nelson Mandela viewspastthinking It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. Nelson Mandela learninginspiringinspirational The best weapon is to sit down and talk. Nelson Mandela down-andweaponspeace Information is a basic human right and the fundamental foundation for the formation of democratic institutions. Nelson Mandela foundationinformationfundamentals Great anger and violence can never build a nation. Nelson Mandela nationsviolence Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake. Nelson Mandela politicsleadershipmistake The time is always right to do right Nelson Mandela kings-speech Appearances matter — and remember to smile. Nelson Mandela lgbtinspirationleadership There is nobody more dangerous than one who has been humiliated, even when you humiliate him rightly. Nelson Mandela humiliatedhas-beensdangerous It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. Nelson Mandela leadershipappreciationinspirational Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit. Nelson Mandela inspiringwarpeace This must be a world of democracy and respect for human rights, a world freed from the horrors of poverty, hunger, deprivation and ignorance, relieved of the threat and the scourge of civil wars and external aggression and unburdened of the great tragedy of millions forced to become refugees. Nelson Mandela ignorancerightswar Living isn't just about doing for yourself,but what you do for others as well. Nelson Mandela wells The world remains beset by so much human suffering, poverty and deprivation. It is in your hands to make of our world a better one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalised. Nelson Mandela our-worldsufferinghands The histories of our two peoples, Palestinian and South African, correspond in such painful and poignant ways, that I intensely feel myself being at home amongst compatriots Nelson Mandela hometwoway That was one of the things that worried me – to be raised to the position of a semi-god – because then you are no longer a human being. I wanted to be known as Mandela, a man with weaknesses, some of which are fundamental, and a man who is committed, but never the less, sometimes he fails to live up to expectations. Nelson Mandela weaknessexpectationsmen I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances. Nelson Mandela leaderordinarymen There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence in all human beings irrespective of their social status. Nelson Mandela humilitysimplehumble I was called a terrorist yesterday... Today I am admired by the very people who said I was one. Nelson Mandela yesterdaytodaypeople I shall stick to our vow: never, never under any circumstances, to say anything unbecoming of the other...The trouble, of course, is that most successful men are prone to some form of vanity. There comes a stage in their lives when they consider it permissible to be egotistic and to brag to the public at large about their unique achievements. Nelson Mandela uniquesuccessfulmen
