Nelson Mandela’s 100th birth anniversary: Inspiring quotes on life by the South African leader
On one of the greatest leaders from the history, Nelson Mandela's 100th birth anniversary, here are some life lessons and motivational quotes from the first Black South African president.
Updated: July 18, 2018 15:25 IST
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One of the greatest leaders in the history, Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi, he led his country from apartheid to democracy and implemented his teachings in every act. A humble, eloquent and inspirational figure, he advocated peace, democracy and human rights. Born on 18 July 1918, Mandela tackled institutionalised racism and fostered racial reconciliation. On his birth anniversary let's revisit some of his life lessons. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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One of his staunch supporter, former US President Barack Obama has often confessed how Mandela's journey as a leader inspired him. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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In 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested for conspiring to overthrow the state and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia Trial. Mandela served 27 years in prison, split between Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison, and Victor Verster Prison. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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Mandela was South Africa's first Black president and came into power four years after he returned from the jail. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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Mandela urged people to respect human rights, the free press, encourage land reform, combat poverty, and expand healthcare services. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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Madiba, as he was fondly called, is synonymous with justice and eradication of racial inequality. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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Mandela left a powerful legacy of reconciliation and diversity along with a resistance to inequality — economic and otherwise. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
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Mandela was a controversial figure most of his life. While many denounced him as a communist terrorist, others deemed him too eager to negotiate and reconcile with apartheid's supporters. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra)
