Quotes from Nelson Mandela

I never lose. Either I win or learn.

It always seems impossible until it's done

Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will.

What freedom am I being offered while the organization of the people remains banned? Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts,

The time has come to accept in our hearts and minds that with freedom comes responsibility.

Money wont create success, the fredom to make it will

And when we did come out [of prison], my children said, "We thought we had a father and one day he'd come back. But to our dismay, our father came back and he left us alone because he has now become the father of the nation.

Character is how you treat people when they can do nothing for you.

I have always believed that exercise is not only a key to physical health but to peace of mind.

I never lose. I either win or I learn.

I am the master of my fate and the captain of my destiny.

Friends, comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all! I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.