In my younger days, I was arrogant - jail helped me to get rid of it. I did nothing but make enemies because of my arrogance.
Nelson MandelaWe have introduced a democratic constitution, which put suvery South African on an equal basis.
Nelson MandelaGood men and women can be mobilized to ensure that South Africa is united and that the spirit of reconciliation is strengthened and that progress in this country takes place as fast as it can.
Nelson MandelaI believe that in the end that it is kindness and accommodation that are all the catalysts for real change.
Nelson MandelaOne of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.
Nelson MandelaFor every woman and girl violently attacked, we reduce our humanity. For every woman forced into unprotected sex because men demand this, we destroy dignity and pride. Every woman who has to sell her life for sex we condemn to a lifetime in prison. For every moment we remain silent, we conspire against our women. For every woman infected by HIV, we destroy a generation.
Nelson Mandela