Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would. Nelson Mandela More Quotes by Nelson Mandela More Quotes From Nelson Mandela Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement. Nelson Mandela reignachievementfreedom It is the dictate of history to bring to the fore the kind of leaders who seize the moment, who cohere the wishes and aspirations of the oppressed. Such was Steve Biko, a fitting product of his time; a proud representative of the re-awakening of a people. Nelson Mandela leaderwishpeople Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Nelson Mandela naturewaterpeace I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. Nelson Mandela equalitywisdomopportunity In order to build our nation, we must all exceed our own expectations. Nelson Mandela exceedexpectationsorder If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness. Nelson Mandela forgivenessdreambeautiful If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers. Nelson Mandela united-statespoliticalamerica Since the dawn of history, mankind has honoured and respected brave and honest people. Nelson Mandela respecthonestypeople For me, survival is the ability to cope with difficulties, with circumstances, and to overcome them. Nelson Mandela survivalcircumstancesovercoming South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased but when you combine the natural beauty... and the fact that the region is a haven for Africa's most splendid wildlife... Then I think that we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land. Nelson Mandela blessedbeautifulthinking I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people. Nelson Mandela humilityhumblepeople Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS. Nelson Mandela laughterlovechildren The time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. The time to build is upon us. Nelson Mandela momentsbridgeshealing Freedom would be meaningless without security in the home and in the streets. Nelson Mandela freedomhomeinspiring The virtue and the strength of UWC is that it provides small, but powerful cells of innovation, catalysts for change, breaking barriers of habit and opening broader vistas of experience for both pupils and educationalists. Nelson Mandela catalyst-for-changecellspowerful Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. Universal suffrage on a common voters' roll in a united, democratic and non-racial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony. Nelson Mandela voterscommonway I have never regarded any man as my superior, either in my life outside or inside prison. Nelson Mandela jailprisonmen Home is home even for those who aspire to serve wider interests and who have established their home of choice in distant regions. Nelson Mandela interestchoiceshome We have triumphed in the effort to implant hope in the breasts of the millions of our people. We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity — a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world. Nelson Mandela black-and-whiteheartpeople It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea. Nelson Mandela leadershipwiseinspirational
