I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others.
Nelson MandelaWhatever position I occupied, it was the result of colleagues - of my comrades in the movement - who had decided in their wisdom to use me for the purpose of focusing the attention of the country and the international community on me.
Nelson MandelaThe power of imagination created the illusion that my vision went much farther than the naked eye could actually see.
Nelson MandelaApartheid is a crime against humanity. Israel has deprived millions of Palestinians of their liberty and property. It has perpetuated a system of gross racial discrimination and inequality. It has systematically incarcerated and tortured thousands of Palestinians, contrary to the rules of international law. It has, in particular, waged a war against a civilian population, in particular children.
Nelson Mandela