1105 – “Death is a frightful disaster no matter what the cause and the age of the person affected.”

– Nelson Mandela

1031 – “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”

-Nelson Mandela

1025 – “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

-Nelson Mandela

1002 – “As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.”

-Nelson Mandela

567 – “We should concentrate more on constructive self-criticism and on frankly and publicly acknowledging our own mistakes to our own people. Far from being a sign of weakness it is a measure of one’s strength and confidence, which will pay dividends in the end.”

–Nelson Mandela

498 – “Sport has the power to overcome old divisions and create the bond of common aspirations.”

–Nelson Mandela