Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
I watched, along with all of you, as the tens of thousands of our people stood patiently in long queues for many hours. Some sleeping on the open ground overnight waiting to cast this momentous vote.
Nelson Mandela
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Nelson Mandela
Age: 95 †
Born: 1918
Born: July 18
Died: 2013
Died: December 5
Autobiographer
Former President Of South Africa
Lawyer
Political Activist
Political Prisoner
Politician
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Mandela
Prisoner 46664
Madiba
Waiting
Cast
Queues
Hours
Casts
Momentous
Many
Thousands
Patiently
Long
Ground
Tens
People
Vote
Overnight
Along
Sleeping
Open
Watched
Sleep
Stood
More quotes by Nelson Mandela
I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come.
Nelson Mandela
Be a life long student, read as many books as possible.
Nelson Mandela
I have always admired men and women who used their talents to serve the community, and who were highly respected and admired for their efforts and sacrifices, even though they held no office whatsoever in government or society.
Nelson Mandela
I am fundamentally an optimist.
Nelson Mandela
Those South Africans who berate me for being loyal to our friends, literally they can go and throw themselves into a pool. I am not going to betray the trust of those who helped us.
Nelson Mandela
When I went to jail, I was a trained lawyer. And when the wardens received letters of demands or summonses, they didn't have the resources to go to an attorney to help them. I would help them settle their cases, so they became attached to me and the other prisoners.
Nelson Mandela
If you want to preach a revolutionary message, wear a suit.
Nelson Mandela
Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way.
Nelson Mandela
South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased but when you combine the natural beauty... and the fact that the region is a haven for Africa's most splendid wildlife... Then I think that we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land.
Nelson Mandela
[I] read Anne Frank's diary [while imprisoned] on Robben Island and derived much encouragement from it.
Nelson Mandela
In prison, illusions can offer comfort.
Nelson Mandela
It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
Nelson Mandela
There is nothing like a fixed, steady aim, with an honorable purpose. It dignifies your nature, and insures your success.
Nelson Mandela
Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.
Nelson Mandela
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.
Nelson Mandela
There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.
Nelson Mandela
If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers.
Nelson Mandela
Since the dawn of history, mankind has honoured and respected brave and honest people.
Nelson Mandela
Justice and I became friends, though we were opposites in many ways - he was extroverted, I was introverted he was lighthearted, I was serious.
Nelson Mandela
We can't fight AIDS unless we do much more to fight TB as well.
Nelson Mandela