966 Quotes by Nelson Mandela

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we arepowerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?Actually, who are you not to be? ...an excerpt from "A Return To Love", a book by motivational speaker and author Marianne Williamson

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.

Adversity cleanses the lethargies of man

I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.

It is my greatest wish that the Children’s Fund should continue to be a beacon of hope and light.

No stone will be left unturned to establish fully what the causes were and where responsibility lies,

The call now is for each of us to ask ourselves: are we doing all we can to help build the country of our dreams?

History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.

You know, you can only lead them from behind.