If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don’t ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers – Nelson Mandela

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

No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated – Nelson Mandela

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 – Nelson Mandela

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace – Nelson Mandela

Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS – Nelson Mandela