I can’t pretend that I’m brave and that I can beat the whole world – Nelson Mandela

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 – Nelson Mandela

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

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

In my country we go to prison first and then become President – Nelson Mandela

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner – Nelson Mandela