Truly gutted, had nothing but admiration for the great man, 27 years hard labour for fighting for his freedom within his own country. Rest In Peace Nelson Mandela.
Good innings indeed. He left a great global legacy which is more than what most people can ever achieve.
Sad news but what a total dude If only more of our "leaders" were men of wisdom and character like Mandela the world would be a better place. RIP Madiba
President Jacob Zuma has announced that Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95 Mandela was elected South Africa's first black president after he spent 27 years in prisonHe was the figurehead for the struggle against the apartheid regime for decades, winning the Nobel peace prizeHe had been suffering from a lung infection but left hospital in September to spend his remaining days at the family home near JohannesburgWorld leaders have paid tribute, including President Obama who said Nelson Mandela embodied the "promise of change for the better" Quotes from Nelson Mandela 1) "Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end." 2) "It always seems impossible until it's done." TIMELINE: The life of Nelson Mandela ON MANDELA: 'Everyone was in awe of him' 3) "If I had my time over I would do the same again. So would any man who dares call himself a man." 4) "I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles." 5) "Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people." 6) "A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of." 7) "Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do." 8) "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." PHOTOS: Nelson Mandela through the years 9) "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." 10) "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." 11) "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." 12) "Lead from the back â and let others believe they are in front." 13) "Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." 14) "I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I fight it now, and will do so until the end of my days." 15) "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."
Mandela was a great man and may he rest in peace. Its funny the way some people were calling him a murderer and terrorist in the 80s, some of them even called for him to be hung and today they are saying what a great man he was. Two faced ****s.
You're right, Thatcher stood by the racist Afrikaans and apartheid yet her spawn are crying crocodile tears today.
Yeah, well no surprise there. She was the one who wanted to give shelter to the murdering bastard Pinochet. Fascists have to stick together.
