There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires – Nelson Mandela

To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity – Nelson Mandela

We are fighting for a society where people will cease thinking in terms of colour

I have retired, but if there’s anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do – Nelson Mandela

Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself – Nelson Mandela

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