966 Quotes by Nelson Mandela

Let us remind ourselves that it is ordinary people - men and women, boys and girls - that make the world a special place

Forget the past.

Che Guevara's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory.

I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. As I worked, physical and mental fatigue set in and I was unable to operate to the maximum of my intellectual ability. But in a single cell in prison, I had time to think. I had a clear view of my past and present, and I found that my past left much to be desired, both in regard to my relations with other humans and in developing personal worth.

But I'd like to declare that, when we have differed on an issue, at the end of that my respect for him is enhanced,

The power of imagination created the illusion that my vision went much farther than the naked eye could actually see.

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 looked into the vast dome of blue emptiness that stretched out above me in all directions and the illusion was still there, the size and speed, and what information they were sending to mother earth.

Blaming things on the past does not make them better.