I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man – Nelson Mandela

Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements – 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

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders – Nelson Mandela

If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness – Nelson Mandela

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