We speak here of the challenge of the dichotomies of war and peace, violence and non-violence, racism and human dignity, oppression and repression and liberty and human rights, poverty and freedom from want. Nelson Mandela More Quotes by Nelson Mandela More Quotes From Nelson Mandela It is necessary to heal the wounds of the past If you are going to build your country and to have unity. I am working with people who fought me very bitterly before the elections. It was my responsibility as the man who is leading the majority party, my responsibility to heal the wounds of the past and to work with people who were my opponents. Nelson Mandela party responsibility country We understand it still that there is no easy road to freedom. We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success. We must therefore act together as a united people, for national reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world. Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another and suffer the indignity of being the skunk of the world. Let freedom reign. Nelson Mandela justice-for-all land beautiful From the poorest of countries to the richest of nations, education is the key to moving forward in any society. Nelson Mandela keys country moving It is not our diversity which divides us; it is not our ethnicity, or religion or culture that divides us. Since we have achieved our freedom, there can only be one division amongst us: between those who cherish democracy and those who do not. Nelson Mandela ethnicity diversity democracy The collapse of good conscience and the absence of accountability and public scrutiny have led to crimes against humanity and violations of international law. Nelson Mandela accountability humanity law An organisation can only carry out its mandate if there is discipline, and where there is no discipline there can be no real progress Nelson Mandela progress discipline real Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression... Our endeavors must be about the liberation of the woman, the emancipation of the man and the liberty of the child. Nelson Mandela liberty men children I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself. Nelson Mandela dream inspiring peace I have always admired men and women who used their talents to serve the community, and who were highly respected and admired for their efforts and sacrifices, even though they held no office whatsoever in government or society. Nelson Mandela sacrifice office men We should never forget those on whose shoulders we stand and those who paid the supreme price for freedom. Nelson Mandela paid never-forget should Freedom alone is not enough without light to read at night, without time or access to water to irrigate your farm, without the ability to catch fish to feed your family. Nelson Mandela light rain night Success in politics demands that you must take your people into confidence about your views and state them very clearly, very politely, very calmly, but nevertheless, state them openly. Nelson Mandela leadership success inspiring The power of imagination created the illusion that my vision went much farther than the naked eye could actually see. Nelson Mandela vision eye imagination Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair Nelson Mandela breaking-down despair sports Leaders will have to give clear and decisive leadership towards a world of tolerance and respect for difference, and an uncompromising commitment to peaceful solutions of conflicts and disputes. Nelson Mandela differences giving commitment Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics. Nelson Mandela potency The time comes in the life of any nation when there remain only two choices - submit or fight. That time has now come to South Africa. We shall not submit and we have no choice but to hit back by all means in our power in defence of our people, our future, and our freedom Nelson Mandela fighting two mean Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. Nelson Mandela government powerful sports A freedom fighter learns the hard way that it is the oppressor who defines the nature of the struggle,and the oppressed is often left no recourse but to use methods that mirror those of the oppressor.At a point, one can only fight fire with fire Nelson Mandela fighting struggle fire I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders. Nelson Mandela borders states israel
