Nelson Mandela, who died December 5, 2013 at age 95, was imprisoned for 27 years for opposing apartheid. He served from 1994 to 1999 as the first Black President of South Africa.
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
- Nelson Mandela
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling,
but in rising every time we fall.
- Nelson Mandela
There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul
than the way in which it treats its children.
- Nelson Mandela
There is no passion to be found playing small -
in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
- Nelson Mandela
It always seems impossible until its done.
- Nelson Mandela
A good head and a good heart
are always a formidable combination.
- Nelson Mandela
The most telling act of true Faith
is celebrating the death of a loved one
with the certain knowledge that
they are now in a better place.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Further reading: Climb Every Mountain
Ending Hatred
Antidotes for Worry
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Commitment
Passion
Boldness
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