In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others.
Nelson Mandela
Ubuntu, Humanity, Community, Interconnectedness, Cooperation
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“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” Nelson Mandela
Perseverance, Dreams, Success, Motivational, Determination
Nelson Mandela Perseverance, Dreams, Success, Motivational, Determination“I found solitary confinement the most forbidding aspect of prison life. There is no end and no beginning; there is only one’s mind, which can begin to play tricks. Was that a dream or did it really happen? One begins to question everything.” Nelson Mandela
Isolation, Prison, Reflection, Reality, Mind
Nelson Mandela Isolation, Prison, Reflection, Reality, Mind“The virtue and the strength of UWC is that it provides small, but powerful cells of innovation, catalysts for change, breaking barriers of habit and opening broader vistas of experience for both pupils and educationalists.” Nelson Mandela
Innovation, Education, Change, Empowerment, Progress
Nelson Mandela Innovation, Education, Change, Empowerment, Progress“You know, you can only lead them from behind.” Nelson Mandela
Leadership, Strategy, Guidance, Influence, Perspective
Nelson Mandela Leadership, Strategy, Guidance, Influence, Perspective“The authorities liked to say that we received a balanced diet; it was indeed balanced – between the unpalatable and the inedible.” Nelson Mandela
Critique, Authorities, Diet, Reality, Humor
Nelson Mandela Critique, Authorities, Diet, Reality, Humor“Extremists on all sides thrive, fed by the blood lust of centuries gone by.” Nelson Mandela
Extremism, Violence, History, Conflict, Awareness
Nelson Mandela Extremism, Violence, History, Conflict, Awareness“I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them.” Nelson Mandela
War, Revolution, Training, Solidarity, Struggle
Nelson Mandela War, Revolution, Training, Solidarity, Struggle“I came to accept that I have no right whatsoever to judge others in terms of my own customs, however much I may be proud of such customs.” Nelson Mandela
Judgment, Acceptance, Culture, Diversity, Humility
Nelson Mandela Judgment, Acceptance, Culture, Diversity, Humility“Music is a great blessing. It has the power to elevate and liberate us. It sets people free to dream. It can unite us to sing with one voice. Such is the value of music.” Nelson Mandela
Music, Unity, Liberation, Inspiration, Expression
Nelson Mandela Music, Unity, Liberation, Inspiration, Expression“Jinnah is a constant source of inspiration for all those who are fighting against racial and group discrimination.” Nelson Mandela
Inspiration, Activism, Equality, Justice, Advocacy
Nelson Mandela Inspiration, Activism, Equality, Justice, Advocacy“If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.” Nelson Mandela
Dreams, South Africa, Goodness, Forgiveness, Journey
Nelson Mandela Dreams, South Africa, Goodness, Forgiveness, Journey“The United States of America is a threat to world peace.” Nelson Mandela
Politics, Peace, Global Relations, Critique, Activism
Nelson Mandela Politics, Peace, Global Relations, Critique, Activism“You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.” Nelson Mandela
Impact, Society, Self-Change, Responsibility, Growth
Nelson Mandela Impact, Society, Self-Change, Responsibility, Growth“Disasters will always come and go, leaving their victims either completely broken or steeled and seasoned and better able to face the next crop of challenges that may occur.” Nelson Mandela
Disasters, Resilience, Challenges, Growth, Strength
Nelson Mandela Disasters, Resilience, Challenges, Growth, Strength“Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.” Nelson Mandela
Joy, Hope, Community, Responsibility, Positivity
Nelson Mandela Joy, Hope, Community, Responsibility, Positivity“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” Nelson Mandela
Sport, Unity, Inspiration, Hope, Change
Nelson Mandela Sport, Unity, Inspiration, Hope, Change“Each of us, as citizens, has a role to play in creating a better world for our children.” Nelson Mandela
Citizenship, Responsibility, Activism, Future, Community
Nelson Mandela Citizenship, Responsibility, Activism, Future, Community“Poverty is not natural; it is man-made.” Nelson Mandela
Poverty, Inequality, Society, Humanity, Responsibility
Nelson Mandela Poverty, Inequality, Society, Humanity, Responsibility