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A key figure in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, his leadership and commitment to justice, equality, and reconciliation were instrumental in dismantling the racially discriminatory system. Imprisoned for 27 years, his eventual release and subsequent presidency marked a new era for South Africa. Mandela's emphasis on forgiveness and nation-building has made him a global symbol of resilience, leadership, and the power of reconciliation in the face of profound adversity.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Nelson Mandela

Together as a nation, we have the obligation to put sunshine into the hearts of our little ones. They are our precious possessions. They deserve what happiness life can offer.

Nelson Mandela

You can start changing our world for the better daily, no matter how small the action.

Nelson Mandela

Through its imperialist system Britain brought about untold suffering of millions of people. And this is an historical fact. To be able to admit this would increase the respect, you know, which we have for British institutions.

Nelson Mandela

No problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence.

Nelson Mandela

Negotiation and discussion are the greatest weapons we have for promoting peace and development.

Nelson Mandela

It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.

Nelson Mandela

Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.

Nelson Mandela

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

Nelson Mandela

The wounds that cannot be seen are more painful than those that can be treated by a doctor.

Nelson Mandela

Justice and I became friends, though we were opposites in many ways - he was extroverted, I was introverted; he was lighthearted, I was serious.

Nelson Mandela

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.

Nelson Mandela

I was neglected by my family because I had disappointed them - I'd run away from being forced into an arranged marriage, which was a big blow to them.

Nelson Mandela

The habit of attending to small things and of appreciating small courtesies is one of the important marks of a good person.

Nelson Mandela

I am influenced more than ever before by the conviction that social equality is the only basis of human happiness.

Nelson Mandela

Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation.

Nelson Mandela