Quotes By Nelson Mandela

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.

We can't afford to be killing one another.

Africans require, want, the franchise on the basis of one man one vote. They want political independence.

I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.

Our single most important challenge is therefore to help establish a social order in which the freedom of the individual will truly mean the freedom of the individual.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself.

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism.

The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.

Forget the past.

It always seems impossible until its done.