Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements – Nelson Mandela

There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way – Nelson Mandela

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

If you are poor, you are not likely to live long – Nelson Mandela

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

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

Where globalization means, as it so often does, that the rich and powerful now have new means to further enrich and empower themselves at the cost of the poorer and weaker, we have a responsibility to protest in the name of universal freedom – Nelson Mandela

I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism – Nelson Mandela

I have retired, but if there’s anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do – Nelson Mandela

Leaders in all spheres who are living with HIV should be encouraged, not coerced, to lead by example and disclose their HIV status – Nelson Mandela