Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp... - Nelson Mandela

"Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a man inflicted with the power of conviction."

Nelson Mandela Strength

President, Anti-apartheid Activist South African 1918–2013

More from Nelson Mandela

"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."

"The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work."

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

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."