The footprints in the desert quickly disappeared. The songs of endeavor have been stirring in the hearts of the trekkers for a long time. Below is a collection of Mandela's famous and inspirational quotes. I hope it will be helpful to everyone!

1. After climbing a high mountain, you will find that there are more mountains waiting for you.

2. Education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world.

3. A country should not be judged by how it treats its highest-ranking people, but by how it treats the poor or those who have nothing.

4. Education is the most powerful weapon, you can use it to change the world.

5. People who take big risks often need to bear big responsibilities.

6. No one is born brave. Being brave does not mean not being afraid, but pretending to be brave and learning to overcome fear.

7. Resentment is like a prison. Forgiving others is equal to sublimating oneself.

8. If the sky is always dark, then live in the dark; if it is dangerous to make a sound, then remain silent; if you feel unable to shine, then crouch in the corner.

9. If you talk to others in a language they can understand, then your words can only reach their minds; but if you talk to them in their native language, then your words It can speak to his heart.

10. I dream that Africa will be unified through the concerted efforts of African leaders to jointly solve various problems in Africa. I dreamed of vast deserts, dense forests, and endless wilderness.

11. I am determined to continue fighting for freedom until my last breath.

12. The time to heal wounds has come. The time has come to bridge the divide that separates us. The time to create is now.

13. The moment I walked out of the cell and passed through the door of freedom, I understood that if I didn’t leave my sorrow and resentment behind, I would still be in prison.

14. I have finished playing my role, and now I just want to live in obscurity. I want to go back to my hometown village and walk on the hillsides where I played in my childhood.

15. A brave person is not a person who cannot feel fear, but a person who has conquered fear.

16. The best way to say goodbye to hatred is to forgive.

17. Hope seems to be infinite. At this time, I feel like I have reached the end of a long journey. But in reality, this was just the first step in a much longer journey that would continue to test me in ways I didn’t imagine at the time.

18. The oppressors need liberation just as much as the oppressed. The person who takes away the freedom of others is a prisoner of hatred. He is imprisoned by the iron bars of prejudice and short-sightedness.

19. Do some people really think that they did not get what they had in the past because they were incapable of learning, weak in strength, lack of perseverance, and did not dare to take responsibility?

20. If you could live a more exciting life but are content with the status quo, then this kind of life will not have any passion.

21. Our human compassion brings us closer to each other—not as pity or condescension, but as people who have recognized how to transform our common suffering into hope for the future. human beings.

22. If you want to reconcile with your enemy, you must work with him.

23. When a person is denied the right to live in which he believes, he has no other choice but to become a lawbreaker.

24. I have discovered a secret, that is, after climbing a big mountain, you will find that there are more mountains to climb.

25. I have no other special beliefs, except that our cause is just, which is very powerful and has won more and more support.

26. If you want to live in peace with the enemy, you must fight side by side with the enemy. Enemies also become your friends.

27. When I walked out of the cell and stepped through the prison door leading to freedom, I already knew that if I could not leave my grief and resentment behind, then I would still be in prison.

28. If you are bright, the world will not be dark. If you have hope, the world will not be completely hopeless. If you don't give in, what can the world do to you?

29. I want to paint that island with optimistic colors, and this is what I want to share with people around the world. I want to tell everyone that as long as we accept the challenges in life, even the most bizarre dreams can come true!

30. The true great glory of human nature is not that it never falls, but that it can always rise again after falling.

31. I believe that if Arab countries do not recognize the existence of Israel, Israel will not retreat to safe borders.

32. I hope I can write this sentence on my tombstone: "Buried here are those who have done their duty." Other than that, I want nothing more.

33. One of the advantages of being older is that people will respect you because of your gray hair and say all kinds of compliments, but these words may not match you personally.

34. I will never give in, and the struggle is not over for me, but has just begun in a different form.

35. In my past life, I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I resisted white tyranny, and I resisted black tyranny. I hold the ideal of a democratic and free society, and hope that everyone can live together in harmony and enjoy equal opportunities in such a society. I want to live for this ideal and work hard to make it a reality. If necessary, I would sacrifice my life for this ideal.

36. The most glorious thing in life is not the absence of failure, but the courage to stand up after every failure.

37. Even in the most ruthless days in prison, I would see a looming humanity in the prison guards. It might only be for a second, but it was enough to restore my confidence and persevere. .

38. There are many dark moments when humanitarian beliefs have been painfully tested. However, I will not and cannot bow to pessimism. Giving in to pessimism means failure and death.

39. As a leader, it is best to lead from the rear and let others stand on the front line, especially when celebrating victory or good deeds; but in times of danger, you have to stand on the front line. This way, people will appreciate your leadership.

40. No matter how severe the punishment is.

41. When we don’t start doing something, it seems impossible.

42. Creating success does not depend on money, but on having the freedom to create success.

43. I have experienced many dark moments in which my faith in human nature has been severely tested, but I am unwilling and unable to allow myself to succumb to despair. Surrendering to despair means failure and death.

44. The greatest glory is not to never fall, but to always stand up after falling.

45. Our biggest fear is not that we are incapable, our biggest fear is that we have unparalleled power. It is our light that shocks us, not our darkness.

46. Knowing the soul of a society depends on the way the society treats its children. Apart from this, there is no better way.

47. People cannot do nothing, express nothing or react to justice, they cannot but protest against oppression, and they cannot but make efforts to build a good society and a good life.

48. A person's success does not lie in never falling, but in the height of rising again after falling.

49. The meaning of life is not the simple fact that we have lived, but whether we have brought changes to other people's lives.

50. The most sensitive way to reveal the soul of a society is to look at the way the society treats its children.

51. If the United States or the United Kingdom were holding elections, they would not require observers from Africa or Asia to be present. But if we hold an election, they need observers to be present.

52. I am fundamentally an optimist. As to whether this is innate nature or an acquired habit, I am not sure. As an optimist, you need to face the sun with your head held high and stride forward.

53. It was the law that turned me into a criminal, but my sin was not because of what I did, but because of my opinions, my thoughts, and my conscience.

54. Thank God for giving me an unconquerable soul. I am the master of my destiny and the commander of my soul!

55. No matter how narrow the door is.

56. During those long and lonely years, my desire for freedom for my people became a desire for freedom for all people, white and black.

57. I view nonviolence according to Gandhi’s model. Non-violence should not be regarded as a sacred principle, but should be regarded as a strategic tactic used according to the needs of the situation.

58. A shrewd mind and a kind heart are often an incredible combination.

59. Don’t judge me by my achievements, but judge me by how many times I have fallen and stood up again.

60. No one is born hating others because of the color of their skin, background or religious beliefs. Hatred is learned. And if they can learn to hate, then they can also learn to love, because love enters the human heart more naturally than hate.

61. Our deepest fear is not that we are not capable enough; our deepest fear is that our capabilities exceed our limits. Ask yourself, who do we want to be? Wise man, genius, celebrity, great man, in fact, which one can't you do? We are born to demonstrate the glory God has given us, and we allow ourselves to shine, unknowingly, infecting others.

62. Even though it was as dark as twenty-seven years in prison, Mandela never stopped moving forward in the dark, with steady steps and sonorous steps. The cage blocked his voice, but he was never lost or confused, only silently brewing. Mandela had to break free from his seven-square-meter zinc house, but he was never decadent or sad. He just crouched in the corner and waited for the opportunity to come. Finally, he regained his freedom amidst the cheers of the whole world. His tired eyes were full of hope, and the remaining body could still turn into dust, fly around the world, and continue to welcome the glorious years.

63. I fought against white rule, and I also opposed black rule. I cherish the ideal of a democratic and free society in which everyone lives in harmony and has equal rights. I want to live for this ideal and realize it. But if necessary, I am ready to lay down my life for this ideal.

64. I understand that courage is not the absence of fear, but the victory over fear. A brave person is not a person who cannot feel fear, but a person who overcomes his own fear.

65. I will not cower or cry.

66. Let everyone have jobs, bread, water and salt.

67. Although I am a social person, I prefer to be alone. I hope that I can control my own opportunities, make my own plans, think and plan by myself.

68. Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, no vanity, and eagerness to help others - it is not difficult for everyone to cultivate these qualities - they are the foundation of a person's spiritual life.

69. I long for an Africa with internal peace.

70. I realize that courage does not mean the absence of fear, but the victory over fear. A brave person does not feel no fear, but conquers it.

71. Don’t worry, relax and be happy!

72. Only when blacks and whites become brothers can South Africa prosper and develop.

73. If you want to build peace with your enemy, you must work together with your enemy.

That way he becomes your comrade.

74. If you communicate with a person in a language he understands, he will remember it in his mind; if you communicate with him in his own language, he will remember it in his heart.

75. Hatred caused by a person’s skin color, financial background and religious beliefs is definitely not innate. Hatred needs to be learned. If people can learn to hate, they can also learn to love. The reason is that love is far more natural than hate to the human heart.

76. When I walked out of the cell and walked towards the prison door leading to freedom, I knew that if I could not leave behind the pain and resentment, then I would still be in prison.

77. Let freedom dominate everything. The sun will never stop shining on such glorious human achievements.

78. No, actually I am very scared. But to inspire thousands of people, stand in front of them, with guns and prisons, fists and instruments of torture. No matter how scared you are, you must appear calm and fearless, otherwise the people will not follow you.

79. In my country, we are prisoners first and then presidents.

80. For the sake of peace, brave people are not afraid of tolerance.

81. I fulfilled my responsibilities to my people and South Africa. I have no doubt that posterity will restore my honor, and equally I say that the criminals who should stand before this court are members of the Government.

82. A saint is actually a sinner, but he will continue to work hard to be good.

83. The most important thing in life is not just living, but the difference we make to the destiny of others. This is the meaning of life.

84. Everything seems impossible until it is completed.

85. I quickly realized that I had to carve my own path based on my abilities, not my pedigree.

86. I hate racism. Whether it comes from black people or white people, in my opinion, it is barbaric and uncivilized.

87. The greatest glory in life is not that it never falls, but that it always rises again after falling. I appreciate this flexible state of life, experiencing wind and rain happily, and facing life with a smile.

88. To respect the enemies of the past is to respect the compatriots of today.

89. Freedom does not only mean getting rid of one's own shackles, but also means living in a way that respects and increases the freedom of others.

90. Democracy requires respect for the political rights of minorities.

91. If you have the dream of building a better South Africa, there will be a road leading to your dream. Kindness and forgiveness are two of those avenues.

92. I repeatedly remind everyone that the liberation struggle is not a fight against any one group or race, but a fight against a system of oppression.

93. What is important in life is not just the pure fact that we have lived, but the changes we have made in other people's lives. This determines the meaning of life.

94. If you communicate with him in a language he can understand, it will touch his brain; if you communicate with him in his mother tongue, you will touch his heart.

95. I cherish the beautiful ideal of establishing a democratic and free society. In such a society, everyone lives in harmony and has equal opportunities. I hope to live for this ideal and go to work. Make it happen.

96. Freedom is invisible and intangible. If any one of my people wears shackles, it means that all of my people are wearing shackles, and if all my people are wearing shackles, it means that I He was also wearing shackles.

97. Human mistakes are always inseparable from war, and the price is usually expensive. It was precisely because we knew that such a tragedy was going to happen that our decision to make an armed struggle seemed so cautious and helpless.

98. In the fight for freedom in colonial countries, communists often played an active role, because the short-term goals of communism were always consistent with the long-term goals of the liberation movement. consistent.

99. An educated person will not suffer oppression because he has the ability to think alone.

100. Don’t defend darkness just because you are used to it.

101. If you want to live in peace with the enemy, you must fight side by side with the enemy. Enemies will also become friends.