Nelson Mandela Quotes

Nelson Mandela has died on 5th December 2013, at the age of 95. The former President of South Africa fought for equality and against apartheid for his entire life, eventually serving 27 years in prison for treason. Upon his release, Mandela worked with people of all colours and backgrounds to create a multiracial democracy in South Africa, a determination which was met with respect and admiration throughout the world. To commemorate the legend that he was and his call for world peace, we’ve collected his most memorable and thought-provoking quotes, that changed the entire human population for the better.

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

“When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.”

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

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

Appearances matter – and remember to smile.”

“I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.”

“We are not anti-white, we are against white supremacy … we have condemned racialism no matter by whom it is professed.”

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

“There is no such thing as part freedom.”

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”