Nelson Mandela Quotes

Nelson Mandela Quotes
Nelson Mandela quotes never fail to motivate us when we are facing difficult times.  Here are some of our favorite Nelson Mandela quotes and 10 facts about Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela Quotes

Nelson Mandela Quotes

Nelson Mandela Quotes

Nelson Mandela Quotes

Nelson Mandela Quotes

I.

Despite the fact that he spent nearly 30 years in prison, Mandela was able to inspire the world!  Its not surprising that his favorite sport was boxing considering the fight he had to put up to complete that many years in prison!!

II.

Mandela’s birth name was Rolihlahla.  When translated the name means ‘troublemaker’.  Considering the change that he inspired, those who were accustom to the traditional ways at the time would say that the name troublemaker fit Mandela appropriately.

III.

Mandela was the first person in his family to attend school.  Considering how smart he was, one would think that his entire family was highly educated.  He completed his degree at Unisa and earned his law degree from Wits University.

IV.

Mandela founded South Africa’s first black-owned law firm.  He represented individuals that faced charges involving Apartheid-laws.

V.

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated in the United Nations on his birthday: July 18.

VI.

Mandela received honorary degrees from over 50 universities.  When a person is able to inspire that many higher education institutions, they clearly did something right in their lifetime.

VII.

Mandela was expelled from the University of Fort Hare because of a protest that he was involved in.

VIII.

Mandela refused to be freed from prison on numerous occasions stating, “I cherish my own freedom dearly, but I care even more for your freedom ... What freedom am I being offered while the organization of the people [the ANC] remains banned?”

IX.

Mandela’s cell was about 2m by 2m.  This was not similar to a cell found in modern prisons, instead his cell only included a bucket and a bed pad.

X.

Mandela played a role in the Malcolm X movie.  Spike Lee hit the nail on its head on this one! Mandela played the role of a teacher in the film!!

VICTORY!!!

Nelson Mandela’s favorite poem was Invictus by William Ernest Henley:

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may be

For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance

I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the bludgeonings of chance

My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears

Looms but the Horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the years

Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,

How charged with punishments the scroll,

I am the master of my fate,

I am the captain of my soul.

These Nelson Mandela quotes should be used for you to live the victorious life that you deserve.  When times become difficult, use one of these quotes in order to motivate yourself to achieve success.