For centuries, my people lay in bondage in their own land. W... - Nelson Mandela

"For centuries, my people lay in bondage in their own land. We are now at last emerging into the light."

Nelson Mandela Hope

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."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."