I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife. Nelson Mandela on time
Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organization - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. Nelson Mandela on time
I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them. Nelson Mandela on war
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Nelson Mandela on wisdom
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela on wisdom
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. Nelson Mandela on work
Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Nelson Mandela on work