A government which uses force to maintain its rule teaches the oppressed to use force to oppose it.
Nelson MandelaA political movement must keep in touch with reality and the prevailing conditions. Long speeches, the shaking of fists, the banging of tables, and strongly worded resolutions out of touch with the objective conditions do not bring about mass action and can do a great deal of harm to the organization and the struggle we serve.
Nelson MandelaWe cannot proclaim this century the African Century and then ignore the AIDS pandemic, as some political leaders are apt to do. To claim this century the African Century is to declare war on AIDS.
Nelson MandelaIt is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.
Nelson Mandela