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Quotes By Nelson Mandela

There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.

Nelson Mandela

Society

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As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.

Nelson Mandela

Freedom, Liberty

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Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people – men and women, boys and girls – that make the world a special place.

Nelson Mandela

Freedom, Leadership, Liberty

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Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.

Nelson Mandela

Leadership

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I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.

Nelson Mandela

Life, Success, Work

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Extremists on all sides thrive, fed by the blood lust of centuries gone by.

Nelson Mandela

Conflict

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Antelope Canyon

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Nelson Mandela

Fear, Liberty

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Racism must be opposed by all means that humanity has at its disposal.

Nelson Mandela

Society

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Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would.

Nelson Mandela

Confidence, Leadership, Self-esteem

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Revenge-seeking minds destroy states, while those seeking reconciliation build nations.

Nelson Mandela

Focus, Forgiveness

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As I walked out the door to my freedom I knew that, if I did not leave all the anger, hatred and resentment behind, I would remain a prisoner.

Nelson Mandela

Anger, Attitude, Freedom

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Hana, Hawaii, Maui

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

Nelson Mandela

Action, Leadership, Time

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Death Valley National Park

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

Nelson Mandela

Self-esteem

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So many of our dreams at first seem impossible. Then they seem improbable. And then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.

Nelson Mandela

Determination, Dreams, Possibility

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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

Communication, Education, Leadership

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No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

Nelson Mandela

Love

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

Nelson Mandela

Example, Leadership

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Hawaii, Maui

The brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

Confidence, Courage, Fear, Leadership

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Yosemite National Park

Never doubt your efforts—one person can make an enormous difference.

Nelson Mandela

Confidence, Leadership, Self, Self-esteem

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Caribbean Sea

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Nelson Mandela

Failure, Perseverance, Persistence, Success

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Lake Tahoe

Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.

Nelson Mandela

Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Peace

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Belize

A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.

Nelson Mandela

Commitment, Dreams, Perseverance, Persistence

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If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important, and you do that by being genuine and humble.

Nelson Mandela

Cooperation, Leadership

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We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to believe in the goodness of people.

Nelson Mandela

Belief, Preparation, Society, Trust

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Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park

You can never have an impact on society if you have not yet changed yourself.

Nelson Mandela

Change, Self, Society

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Hawaii, Oahu

It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.

Nelson Mandela

Responsibility, Society

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Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor Beach

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.

Nelson Mandela

Courage, Forgiveness, Peace

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People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

Nelson Mandela

Love

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