966 Quotes by Nelson Mandela

Isimangaliso must be the only place on the globe where the oldest land mammal (rhinoceros) and the world biggest terrestrial mammal (elephant) share an ecosystem with the world's oldest fish (coelacanth) and the world's biggest marine mammal (whale)

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.

It is important to not be hostile to what a greater part of society has embraced, whether as Christians, Hindus or Muslims. It is important to respect that because whether you believe or not in the existence of a superior being, humanity does believe in that.

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.

The freedom we enjoy is a richly textured gift handcrafted by ordinary folk

Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.

We can build a society grounded on friendship and our common humanity - a society founded on tolerance. That is the only road open to us.

If you look at those matters, you will come to the conclusion that the attitude of the United States of America is a threat to world peace.

I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife. But the problems are such that for anybody with a conscience who can use whatever influence he may have to try to bring about peace, it's difficult to say no.