Nelson Mandela passed away at age 95 on December 5, 2013. Mandela spent his life inspiring the world through acts of peace, spreading hope and tolerance. In fact, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his courageous acts and leadership. He is thought to be one of the most influential men in history.
We want to quickly take a moment to provide some of our favorite quotes, relevant to this blog. Hopefully they can inspire you as much as they inspire us.
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
"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."
"Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
"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."
"Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."
“There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Nelson Mandela 7/18/1918 – 12/5/2013
