I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them – Nelson Mandela

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

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another – Nelson Mandela

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don’t ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers – 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