Nelson Mandela

Born :18 July 1918

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The fighter against racial oppression. Nelson Mandela born on 18th July 1918. As of today 4th January 2026 , we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 77 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in south african and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Nelson Mandela

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I have retired, but if there's anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do.

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.

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

I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.

Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself.

Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS.

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.

Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.

You know, you can only lead them from behind.

Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.

I have always regarded myself, in the first place, as an African patriot.

I have been influenced in my thinking by both west and east.

I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.

There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a program that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources, those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease.

I do not deny that I planned sabotage. I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness nor because I have any love of violence. I planned it as a result of a calm and sober assessment of the political situation that had arisen after many years of tyranny, exploitation and oppression of my people by the whites.

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