I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear – Nelson Mandela

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

In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains – Nelson Mandela

Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS – Nelson Mandela

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

Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake – Nelson Mandela