Quotes By Nelson Mandela

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Forget the past.

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.

It always seems impossible until its done.

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.

There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.

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