I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them – Nelson Mandela

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace – Nelson Mandela

Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement – 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

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

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world – Nelson Mandela