It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership – Nelson Mandela

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

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

To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity – Nelson Mandela

I have retired, but if there’s anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do – Nelson Mandela

A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don’t have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed – Nelson Mandela