I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances – Nelson Mandela

It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea – Nelson Mandela

You know, you can only lead them from behind – Nelson Mandela

If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness – Nelson Mandela

There is no such thing as part freedom – Nelson Mandela

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