When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace – Nelson Mandela

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership – Nelson Mandela

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

Does anybody really think that they didn’t get what they had because they didn’t have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment? – Nelson Mandela

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

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