Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa, a relentless civil rights activist who ended the heightened tensions of apartheid, and the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. He is one of the most noted symbols of global peacemaking in our world today. Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, and to celebrate his life we have gathered some of his most poignant, powerful and moving quotes. Scroll on through these words of wisdom and join us in commemorating Mandela’s great accomplishments.
1. On possibility.
2. On powerful traits.
3. On education.
4. On hate.
5. On character.
6. On passion.
7. On courage.
8. On freedom.
9. On determination.
10. On resourcefulness.
11. On choices.
12. On endurance.
13. On change.
14. On poverty.
15. On identity.