Nelson Mandela

"We are human beings, and our humanity is what connects us all."

"Fear grows in darkness; courage grows in the light."

"Real power lies in the ability to listen and understand others."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Every action, no matter how small, contributes to change."

"The depth of friendship is measured not in years but in moments of truth."

"Life is too precious to waste on bitterness and resentment."

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

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

"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."

"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears."

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

"If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner."

"There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return."

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

"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies."

"I never lose. I either win or learn."

"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."

"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."

"When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw."

"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask yourself."

"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, we feel every quiver."

"May your life be filled with curiosity, kindness, and courage to pursue your dreams."

"Appearances matter, and remember to smile."

"I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

"It always seems impossible until it's done."

"There is no greater weapon than hope and the belief in a brighter future."

"We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right."

"The greatest discovery of our generation is that a person can alter his life by altering his attitudes."