There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children – Nelson Mandela

Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace – Nelson Mandela

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President – Nelson Mandela

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

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