On July 18, 1918, Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa. He dedicated his life to justice, equality and dignity. The son of a Xhosa chief, he dreamed of being a boxer, but devoted himself entirely to South Africa, relentlessly pursuing his fight for human rights. On December 5, 2013, at the age of 95, Nelson Mandela passed away in Johannesburg. To celebrate Mandela Day Vogue compiled his 10 most beautiful statements to follow like lifelines.
Our 10 favorite statements by Nelson Mandela to meditate on every day:
"I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it."
"To be free is not just to throw off one's chains; it is to live in a way that respects and strengthens the freedom of others."
"I never lose. Either I win, or I learn."
"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world."
"It always seems impossible, until you do it."
"The greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time you fall."
"The best weapon is to sit down and talk."
"By shining our light, we offer others the opportunity to do the same."
"None of us, acting alone, can achieve success."
"The goodness of man is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished."
Original article on Vogue France
