Most Inspiring Quotes and Wisdom from Nelson Mandela

Farewell to the great Nelson Mandela (1918-2013), former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

"Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity." - documentary interview, 1994

Mankind lost a mandkind lost a great son who inspired countless individuals. An amazing anti-apartheid leader, peacemaker, and a revolutionary global icon.

Here are some of his uplifiting and inspirational words:

• What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.
• Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested. but I would not and could not give myself up to despair.
• Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
• It always seems impossible until it's done.
• Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will.
• We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
• 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.
• The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
• Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.
• Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
• 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.
• Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.
• There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find ways in which you yourself have altered. - A Long Walk To Freedom, 1994.
• A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Long Walk to Freedom, 1994