Nelson Mandela Quotes About Life

Here are some quotes by Nelson Mandela about life:

• “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
• “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
• “Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.”
• “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
• “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”
• “I am the captain of my soul.”
• “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.”
• “Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine.”

• “Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them, the chains on all of my people were the chains on me.”

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• “Do not let the actions of others define who you are.”
• “There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”
• “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”
• “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
• “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.”
• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
• “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”
• “Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front.”
• “Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely daydreaming, but vision with action can change the world.”
• “I never lose. I either win or learn.”
• “I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.”

MORE QUOTES BY NELSON MANDELA

• “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”
• “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.”
• “I am not a saint unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.”
• “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.”
• “I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”
• “There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.”
• “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
• “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”

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• “We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.”
• “I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.”

And here are 5 more:

• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
• “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
• “Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.”
• “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
• “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”

These quotes reflect Mandela’s wisdom, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the betterment of society. They offer valuable insights on overcoming challenges, pursuing dreams, making a difference, and embracing the power within oneself to create positive change.