In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains – 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

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

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated – Nelson Mandela

Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit – Nelson Mandela

There is no such thing as part freedom – Nelson Mandela