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28+ Quotes by Nelson Mandela

A curated collection of 28 inspirational quotes by Nelson Mandela on life, wisdom, and the human experience.

PerseveranceLife-ChangingUnitySuccessCourageFearlessWinningReflection
Featured Quote
"It always seems impossible until it is done."
— Nelson Mandela

All Quotes by Nelson Mandela

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"It always seems impossible until it is done."
Unity
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"Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will."
Success
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Courage
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Fearless
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Winning
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"Questions asked in solitude often carry answers disguised as memories."
Reflection
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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Courage
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Self-Improvement
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Power
12
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Fearless
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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Winning
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"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies."
Forgiveness
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"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Self-Improvement
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"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Meaningful
17
"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
Resilience
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"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
Achievement
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"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
Winning
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"Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another."
Wisdom
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"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."
Strength
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"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."
Dreams Quotes
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"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."
Journey
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"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."
Mercy
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"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."
Fearless
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"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."
Goals
27
"There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a program that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources, those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease."
Happiness
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"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."
Leadership Quotes
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