There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way – 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

I can’t pretend that I’m brave and that I can beat the whole world – Nelson Mandela

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

There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people – Nelson Mandela

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