Nelson Mandela: An Inspiration To World

10 Mandela Quotes To Inspire, Motivate and Galvanize

Nelson Mandela was one among the good humanitarian icons of the 20th century, inspiring millions round the world together with his determination, positive attitude and message of acceptance. July 18 was the previous South African president’s birthday and since 2009 Mandela International Day has been marked round the world as each day for creating the planet a far better place.

In an attempt to celebrate Mandela’s legacy during a meaningful way the event features a simple message: “everyone has the power and therefore the responsibility to vary the planet for the higher.” This year the Mandela Foundation is inviting people everywhere the planet to require action against poverty during a way which will cause sustainable change through its Action against Poverty campaign.

While Mandela caused many positive change through his actions, his words were often even as powerful and inspirational. To celebrate his legacy we glance back at the great he delivered to the planet through 10 of his most motivational quotes.

He inspired people to assist others:

“What counts in life isn't the mere incontrovertible fact that we've lived. It’s what difference we've made to the lives of others which will determine the importance of the life we lead.”

Nelson Mandela: An Inspiration To World

He knew the way to motivate:

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they're dedicated to and hooked in to what they are doing.”

He understood the worth of dialogue:

“If you ask a person during a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you ask him in his language that goes to his heart.”

He valued education in particular else:

“Education is that the most powerful weapon which you'll use to vary the planet.”

He understood the importance of determination:

“When people are determined they will overcome anything.”

He knew that resilience is that the key to success:

“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by what percentage times I fell down and came up again.”

He valued freedom of thought:

“I like friends who have independent minds because they have a tendency to form you see problems from all angles.”

He remained optimistic through it all:

I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. A part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.”

He wasn't scared of confronting fears:

“I learned that courage wasn't the absence of fear, but the conquer it. The brave man isn't he who doesn't feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

He believed that humans are inherently good:

“Man’s goodness may be a flame which will be hidden but never extinguished.”