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Nelson Mandela, a legendary figure in South African history and the global fight for justice and equality, served as a metaphor for tenacity and hope. He committed his entire life to overthrowing the apartheid regime that imprisoned millions of his compatriots after being born in 1918.

Nelson Mandela's life is a powerful source of inspiration for people all around the world. He is a shining example of the resilience of the human spirit because of his unwavering commitment to justice and equality after spending 27 years in an unfair prison. Mandela's dedication to forgiving rather than retaliating and his relentless attempts to bring a fractured nation together following his release from jail are examples of his exceptional leadership.

His narrative serves as a reminder that when motivated by a strong sense of purpose and a faith in the strength of unity and forgiveness, no challenge is insurmountable. People are still motivated by Nelson Mandela's example to fight for what is right and advance an inclusive and better world. Here, we've compiled a selection of his best inspirational quotes.

"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead."

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"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."

"I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying."

"There is no passion to be found in playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living."

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

"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."

"I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, and to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended."

"Lead from the back, and let others believe they are in front."

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

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."