19 Inspirational Quotes by Nelson Mandela on his Birth Anniversary

The United Nations General Assembly has declared July 18 as ‘International Nelson Mandela Day’ to honor South African leader Nelson Mandela’s contribution to the field of peace. On the anniversary of his birth, here are the best quotes by Nelson Mandela which are very inspiring.

Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918, he was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 and was the country’s first black head of state as well as the first elected official in a fully representative democratic election.

A resolution in this regard was unanimously passed in the 192– member General Assembly, under which every year since 2010, 18 July is celebrated as International Nelson Mandela Day.

Passing the resolution, President of the General Assembly Ali Treki said that the international community praised the work of ‘a a great man’ who always worked for other people.

Mandela raised his voice for people on human rights and other global issues internationally till his last breath.

In 2021, the theme of Mandela Day – “One Hand Can Feed Another”

Quotes By Nelson Mandela

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• “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” – Nelson Mandela
• “It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.” – Nelson Mandela

• “Education Is The Most Powerful Weapon Which You Can Use To Change The World.”  – Nelson Mandela
• “It always seems impossible, until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela
• “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela

• “Appearances matter — and remember to smile.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
• “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
• “You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.” – Nelson Mandela

• “No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.” – Nelson Mandela
• “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” – Nelson Mandela
• “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” Nelson Mandela
• “Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.” – Nelson Mandela
• “I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Courage is not the absence of fear — it’s inspiring others to move beyond it.” – Nelson Mandela

• “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” – Nelson Mandela

If you want to read more quotes by Nelson Mandela you check these 100+ Famous Nelson Mandela Quotes about Education, Love, Fear, and Leadership.

Hope these Nelson Mandela Quotes inspired your inner soul. Do share these quotes with your friends and family on this International Mandela Day, Keep Inspiring others.