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

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

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination – 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

Forget the past – Nelson Mandela