Top 10 Quotes by Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and the country's first black president (1994-1999). Imprisoned for 27 years for his activism, Mandela played a crucial role in ending apartheid and establishing multiracial elections. As president, he focused on reconciliation, reducing poverty, and fostering national unity. Mandela's legacy as a symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice endures globally, inspiring movements for social justice and equality.

Top 10 Quotes by Nelson Mandela

1. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
— Nelson Mandela

2. "It always seems impossible until it's done."
— Nelson Mandela

3. "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
— Nelson Mandela

4. "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies."
— Nelson Mandela

5. "Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."
— Nelson Mandela

6. "Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
— Nelson Mandela

7. "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it."
— Nelson Mandela

8. "Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings."
— Nelson Mandela

9. "I have always believed exercise is a key not only to physical health but to peace of mind."
— Nelson Mandela

10. "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead."
— Nelson Mandela