I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances – Nelson Mandela

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

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

Social equality is the only basis of human happiness – Nelson Mandela

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat – Nelson Mandela

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people – Nelson Mandela