Nelson Mandela

I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I was still at school.

Nelson Mandela

I always knew that someday I would once again feel the grass under my feet and walk in the sunshine as a free man.

Nelson Mandela

I am aware of what the position is in the United States of America. If somebody gives to charity, then he gets a tax incentive, provided the charity is registered in terms of the law.

Nelson Mandela

I am convinced that floods of personal disaster can never drown a determined revolutionary nor can the cumulus of misery that accompanies tragedy suffocate him.

Nelson Mandela

I am sure that if somebody is giving a sum to charity, he or she should be encouraged to do so by the authorities because the spirit in which we encourage people to give has permeated our society.

Nelson Mandela

I am the captain of my soul.

Nelson Mandela

I believe that in the end that it is kindness and accommodation that are all the catalysts for real change.

Nelson Mandela

I came to accept that I have no right whatsoever to judge others in terms of my own customs, however much I may be proud of such customs.

Nelson Mandela

I can’t help it if the ladies take note of me; I am not going to protest.

Nelson Mandela

I can’t pretend that I’m brave and that I can beat the whole world.

Nelson Mandela