Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future – Nelson Mandela

Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake – Nelson Mandela

Without democracy there cannot be peace – Nelson Mandela

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people – Nelson Mandela

Social equality is the only basis of human happiness – Nelson Mandela

Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people – Nelson Mandela