966 Quotes by Nelson Mandela

We raise our voices in holy gladness to celebrate the victory of the risen Christ over the terrible forces of death

These numbers are staggering, in fact incomprehensible. By all accounts, we are dealing with the greatest health crisis in human history.

For every woman and girl violently attacked, we reduce our humanity. For every woman forced into unprotected sex because men demand this, we destroy dignity and pride. Every woman who has to sell her life for sex we condemn to a lifetime in prison. For every moment we remain silent, we conspire against our women. For every woman infected by HIV, we destroy a generation.

There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

The death sentence is a barbaric act . . . It is a reflection of the animal instinct still in human beings.

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.

Each of us, as citizens, has a role to play in creating a better world for our children

I was neglected by my family because I had disappointed them - I'd run away from being forced into an arranged marriage, which was a big blow to them.

No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated. Any nation that is progressive is led by people who have had the privilege of studying.