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

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

I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism – Nelson Mandela

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people – Nelson Mandela

If you are poor, you are not likely to live long – Nelson Mandela

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat – Nelson Mandela