Nelson Mandela

Let your greatness bloom.

Nelson Mandela

Like the gardener, a leader must take responsibility for what he cultivates; he must mind his work, try to repel enemies, preserve what can be preserved, and eliminate what cannot succeed.

Nelson Mandela

Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.

Nelson Mandela

Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.

Nelson Mandela

Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.

Nelson Mandela

One effect of sustained conflict is to narrow our vision of what is possible. Time and time again, conflicts are resolved through shifts that were unimaginable at the start.

Nelson Mandela

One of the sad realities today is that very few people, especially young people, read books. Unless we can find imaginative ways of addressing this reality, future generations are in danger of losing their history.

Nelson Mandela

One of the things that made me long to be back in prison was that I had so little opportunity for reading, thinking and quiet reflection after my release. I intend, amongst other things, to give myself much more opportunity for such reading and reflection.

Nelson Mandela

Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days.

Nelson Mandela

Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.

Nelson Mandela