We can’t afford to be killing one another – Nelson Mandela

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

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

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

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities – Nelson Mandela

A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don’t have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed – Nelson Mandela