Former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace prize winner Nelson Mandela passed away on December 5th at the age of 95. He inspired the world with his battle for peace and freedom. Here are some of his best quotes.
1- On leadership
“Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.”
2- On sacrifices
“Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.”
3- On failure
“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
4- On courage
“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.”
5- On freedom
“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.”
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