There was much in such a society that was primitive and insecure and it certainly could never measure up to the demands of the present epoch. But in such a society are contained the seeds of revolutionary democracy in which…

Quote by Nelson Mandela

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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to...

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to...

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have...

Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have...

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time...

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time...

I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from...

I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from...

It always seems impossible until its done.

It always seems impossible until its done.

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when...

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when...

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot...

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot...

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for...

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for...

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

I hate racial discrimination most intensely and all its manifestations. I have fought all my...

I hate racial discrimination most intensely and all its manifestations. I have fought all my...

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in...

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in...

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience...

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience...

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to...

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to...

There is no such thing as part freedom.

There is no such thing as part freedom.

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.