Nelson Mandela, an African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalized racism and fostering racial reconciliation.
Today on the occasion of his birth anniversary, we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. Here are a few quotes by Nelson Mandela that will make you realize how great his thoughts were.
5 Most Thoughtful Nelson Mandela Quotes
Changing world
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela said that education is an investment, and one of the most fantastic investments one can make. This is true not only for the United States, but for countries around the world for bringing change.
A Formidable Combination
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.
He wants to state that how one can make his best effort to expand his mind, to forward his skills as a coach. So that, one can makes himself a better coach.
Keep climbing
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
There are many more hurdles to chase in one’s life. No one should stop chasing the aim for life or business goals.
Forgiveness
Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.
Mandela was a courageous man and suggested others to forgive people for the sake of peace.
Freedom
There is no such thing as part freedom.
Mandela’s dream for his country was to bring equality and justice through a seemingly endless capacity for compassion and forgiveness. Mandela’s passing offers us an opportunity to reflect on the contribution that we make to building a world based on human rights and justice.
Bansidhar Tigga
(Content Writer)