Nelson Mandela quotes that promote unity, freedom, and justice for all people. He says people must learn to hate and can be taught to love instead. True freedom respects the freedom of others. When we shine our own light, we inspire others to do the same. He dreams of unity in Africa and work, sustenance, and justice for all people. Mandela says the time is always right to do what is right and though he has walked a long road to freedom, his journey is not yet over.

1. Happy Birthday Madiba Quotes by Mr. Mandela

2. 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. Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom

3. 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. Nelson Mandela

4. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

5. I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. Nelson Mandela

6. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Nelson Mandela

7. We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. Nelson Mandela

8. I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended. Nelson Mandela