There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a program that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources, those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease – Nelson Mandela

I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism – Nelson Mandela

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders – Nelson Mandela

There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered – Nelson Mandela

Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself – Nelson Mandela

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