When those in power deny you of freedom the only path to freedom is power Nelson Mandela More Quotes by Nelson Mandela More Quotes From Nelson Mandela I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death. Nelson Mandela couragepeacemoving Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically. Nelson Mandela inspirationallaughing For every woman and girl violently attacked, we reduce our humanity. For every woman forced into unprotected sex because men demand this, we destroy dignity and pride. Every woman who has to sell her life for sex we condemn to a lifetime in prison. For every moment we remain silent, we conspire against our women. For every woman infected by HIV, we destroy a generation. Nelson Mandela girlpridesex The day I am afraid to do, that is the day I am no longer fit to lead. Nelson Mandela fit I had no epiphany, no singular revelation, no moment of truth, but a steady accumulation of a thousand slights, a thousand indignities and a thousand unremembered moments produced in me an anger, a rebelliousness, a desire to fight the system that imprisoned my people. There was no particular day on which I said, Henceforth I will devote myself to the liberation of my people; instead, I simply found myself doing so, and could not do otherwise. Nelson Mandela fightinginspiringcommitment We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. Nelson Mandela hopeinspiringgraduation The brave man is not the one who has no fears, he is the one who triumphs over his fears. Nelson Mandela braveinspiringmen If you don't allow people to contribute, to offer their point of view, or to criticize what has been put before them, then they can never like you. And you can never build that instrument of collective leadership. Nelson Mandela like-youviewspeople A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special. Nelson Mandela educationinspiringinspirational The very right to be human is denied every day to hundreds of millions of people as a result of poverty, the unavailability of basic necessities such as food, jobs, water and shelter, education, health care and a healthy environment. Nelson Mandela jobswaterpeople People tend to measure themselves by external accomplishments, but jail allows a person to focus on internal ones; such as honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, generosity and an absence of variety. You learn to look into yourself. Nelson Mandela jailhonestyhumility Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind. Nelson Mandela keysexercisemotivational Courage is not the absence of fear — it s inspiring others to move beyond it. Nelson Mandela couragefearinspiring I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty. Nelson Mandela donesleepmen No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity Nelson Mandela thirstdignityearth A society that does not value its older people denies its roots and endangers its future. Let us strive to enhance their capacity to support themselves for as long as possible and, when they cannot do so anymore, to care for them. Nelson Mandela rootslongpeople I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles. Nelson Mandela independentmindinspiring Artists reach areas far beyond the reach of politicians. Art, especially entertainment and music, is understood by everybody, and it lifts the spirits and the morale of those who hear it. Nelson Mandela entertainmentspiritart An educated, enlightened & informed population is one of the surest ways of promoting the health of a democracy Nelson Mandela populationdemocracyway Where you stand depends on where you sit. Nelson Mandela lgbtperseveranceinspirational
