WIST

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

Nelson Mandela (b. 1918) South African activist, politician
A Long Walk to Freedom (1994)

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

Nelson Mandela (b. 1918) South African activist, politician
Inaugural Address, South Africa (10 May 1994)

Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

Nelson Mandela (b. 1918) South African activist, politician
Letter from prison to Zindzi Mandela, given in Soweto speech (10 Feb. 1985)

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.

Nelson Mandela (b. 1918) South African activist, politician
Quoted in Time (25 Feb 1985)
On refusing to bargain for freedom after 21 years in prison.