If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner – 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

Great anger and violence can never build a nation. We are striving to proceed in a manner and towards a result, which will ensure that all our people, both black and white, emerge as victors – Nelson Mandela

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others – Nelson Mandela

I am confident that nobody… will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself – Nelson Mandela

It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea – Nelson Mandela