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

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

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace – Nelson Mandela

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

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

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

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose – Nelson Mandela

We can’t afford to be killing one another – 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