Nelson Mandela is 100. The 7 Most Inspiring Quotes from the Leader

Today marks the centenary celebration of one of Africa’s most phenomenal leaders- Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was the first black president of South Africa after a fierce 20 years of anti-apartheid campaign. He was and still is an African hero. Notable of him, was his famous outspoken nature on issues concerning equality, justice, freedom and multi-racial democracy. 

Today, to mark his centenary celebrations, The Wealthy African brings you the 7 most inspiring quotes from Nelson Mandela.

7. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela

   

     6. "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." Nelson Mandela 

   

      5. "Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom." Nelson Mandela

4. "A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of." Nelson Mandela

3. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Nelson Mandela 

2. "We need to exert ourselves that much more, and break out of the vicious cycle of dependence imposed on us by the financially powerful: those in command of immense market power and those who dare to fashion the world in their own image." Nelson Mandela

 1. "Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision with action can change the world." Nelson Mandela 

We hope you were inspired.