Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandelawas a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Politically an African nationalist and democratic socialist, he served as President of the African National Congressparty from 1991 to 1997...
NationalitySouth African
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth18 July 1918
CityMvezo, South Africa
Since the dawn of history, mankind has honoured and respected brave and honest people.
For me, survival is the ability to cope with difficulties, with circumstances, and to overcome them.
No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.
Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.
Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair
Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.
There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way.
I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.
Our experience has taught us that with goodwill a negotiated solution can be found for even the most profound problems.
Negotiation and discussion are the greatest weapons we have for promoting peace and development.
It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.
Whether you change the linen or stitch up wounds, cook the food or dispense the medicines, it is in your hands to help build a public service worthy of all those who gave their lives for the dream of democracy
Men come and men go, I have come and I will go when my time comes