There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living – Nelson Mandela

In my country we go to prison first and then become 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

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

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

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities – Nelson Mandela