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International Nelson Mandela Day 2024: People will commemorate this significant day tomorrow, July 18, all throughout the world. Celebrated annually on International Nelson Mandela Day, it pays tribute to Nelson Mandela's life and legacy as a global advocate for justice, equality, and human rights. In honor of the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent working for social justice, this day—which was declared a global holiday by the UN in 2009—encourages people to spend 67 minutes on deeds of kindness and service.

International Nelson Mandela Day is a worldwide call to action that emphasizes the value of improving our communities, no matter how small. Mandela's life story exemplifies the virtues of fortitude, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It begins with his early campaigning against apartheid in South Africa and continues through his 27 years of imprisonment and eventual role as the country's first black president. For International Nelson Mandela Day, we've compiled a list of some of his most impactful sayings, which you should read and share with your loved ones.

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Quotes By Nelson Mandela

"It always seems impossible until it's done.”

"I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul."

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"It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.”

“I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A person does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards.”

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“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.”

"Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace."

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"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up."
“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.

“Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.”

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"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies."