We all know Nelson Mandela as a freedom fighter, prisoner and the first president to be elected under the new constitution. On 5th December around 8:50 Mandela died because of lung infection at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg. He was 95 years of age; his death was announced by President Jacob Zuma. His funeral is expected to take place at the Union Buildings and his body will be buried at his native village Qunu.
Nelson
Mandela fought for racism, poverty and inequality, and fostering racial
reconciliation and that inspired many people around the world. His journey of
life had many ups and downs, from being a freedom fighter to prisoner and from
the "The Black Pimpernel" to Mr. President.
Here are 7
most inspiring Nelson Mandela Quotes:
1. Education
is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
2. It always
seems impossible until it's done.
3. Resentment
is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
4. I am not a
saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
5. Do not
judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back
up again.
6. I am the
captain of my soul.
7. Where you
stand depends on where you sit.
