International Nelson Mandela Day 2023: This year marks the 105th birth anniversary of the former president of South Africa and the Nobel Peace prize winner Nelson Mandela. Here are top 20 quotes by the greatest leader Mandela.
International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated all over the world on July 18th every year in honor of Nelson Mandela, the renowned South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist. He was also the recipient of Nobel Peace prize.
The day was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2009 on the 91st birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela. This year, marks the 105th birth anniversary of the greatest leader Mandela.
International Nelson Mandela Day 2023:- Significance
International Nelson Mandela Day aims to commemorate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and promote his values of peace, equality, and reconciliation. Mandela devoted his life to fighting for human rights, democracy, and social justice in South Africa. He played a crucial role in dismantling the apartheid regime and advocating for racial harmony and reconciliation in the country.
The day is not only a celebration of Nelson Mandela’s achievements but also an opportunity to inspire and encourage individuals around the world to take action to make a positive difference in their communities and contribute to the betterment of society.
International Nelson Mandela Day 2023:- Celebrations
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, along with various organizations and individuals worldwide, organizes events, activities, and initiatives that promote volunteerism, community service, and civic engagement on this day.
People are encouraged to spend at least 67 minutes of their time (symbolizing the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service) engaging in acts of kindness, charity, and service. These activities can include volunteering, fundraising for charitable causes, engaging in community development projects, and promoting social justice and equality.
International Nelson Mandela Day serves as a reminder of the power of individuals to bring about positive change and highlights the importance of compassion, empathy, and unity in creating a more just and inclusive society. It encourages people to emulate Nelson Mandela’s values and contribute to the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality worldwide.
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International Nelson Mandela Day 2023:- Top 20 Quotes by the greatest leader
Nelson Mandela was known for his powerful words and inspiring quotes. Here are some notable and inspiring quotes by Nelson Mandela on the occasion of International Nelson Mandela Day 2023:
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
“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.”
“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
“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.”
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.”
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.”
“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learned how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.”
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”
“I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”
“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”
“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”
“Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.”
“Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them, the chains on all of my people were the chains on me.”
“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.”
“I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people.”
These quotes reflect Nelson Mandela’s wisdom, resilience, and commitment to justice and equality. They continue to inspire and resonate with people around the world.
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