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 – Nelson Mandela

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership – Nelson Mandela

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world – Nelson Mandela

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose – Nelson Mandela

Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace – Nelson Mandela

I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances – Nelson Mandela