Nelson Mandela was a president of South Africa from 1944 to 1999. He was born on 18 July 1918, died on 5 December 2013. He was first person to fight on racial discrimination.
Nelson Mandela was a president of South Africa from 1944 to 1999. He was born on 18 July 1918 and died on 5 December 2013. He was the first person to fight on racial discrimination. He spent his 27 years for racial activism. He has played a great role in peace, justice and in vanishing racial discrimination. He also received the Nobel peace Prize in 1993.
Here are the Four Quotes by Nelson Mandela
“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk has not ended.”
Explanation: In these lines Nelson Mandela states that the journey towards freedom is long. It comes up with a lot of challenges. One must keep moving forward and accept all the challenges that come in the way to attain freedom.
“No one is born hating another person because of the color 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.”
Explanation: It explains that no one is an inborn judgemental. Discrimination is not inborn but the society makes them learn all these factors. It suggests a significant change in society.
“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. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lies defeat and death.”
Explanation: Nelson explains to be hopeful as hopelessness leads to failure. In the toughest times one must stay hopeful and positive.
“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. YOU can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.”
Explanation: Poverty is caused by humans. Every human holds up a power to change poverty as it is not natural. What man has created can change as well. Poverty doesn’t require charity but justice.
