9 quotes Nelson Mandela, which contribute to the development

Nelson Mandela was a great man , he became the founder of more change than many before him. What he went through for the sake of changing the living standards of his fellow citizens is amazing. Here are some of the great quotes from Nelson Mandela that can affect your thinking and lifestyle.

Last week, I first watched a film about the fate of Nelson Mandela, released back in 2013, and found it incredibly inspiring. Pictures of this kind always inspire me, because they are impressive screen versions of amazing life stories. No less striking are the quotes below.
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1. “I realized that courage is not the absence of fear, but victory over it. The brave is not the one who is not afraid, but the one who has overcome this fear "

This is not about the initial absence of fear, but about the ability to face face to face with your fears and overcome them.

We gain strength and courage by overcoming our fears and weaknesses . Therefore, if a person initially did not have a shadow of fear, this does not mean that he is full of courage.

2. "Everything seems impossible until it is done"

This quote more clearly reflects the essence of Nelson Mandela. Everyone thought his fight for equality was meaningless until he won it.

People are too often pessimistic and afraid to take on what is usually considered impossible. But the framework of "impossibility" is constantly changing thanks to those who are confident in their abilities.

They make the impossible real, while non-believers continue to tell themselves that going to the next level is certainly incredible.

3. "We need to wisely allocate time and constantly remember that it is always suitable for the right things."

The most convenient time to do what you want is now! When it comes to time, there are no “ifs” and “buts”. You may not have a second chance, and therefore always use your time wisely and realize the drop-down opportunities.

Just imagine what would happen if Mandela began to defend his fellow citizens 10 or 20 years later.
Would he succeed?

4. "Success brings not money, but freedom"

Success is often measured by the amount of wealth accumulated by a person, but this is far from the truth. Everyone means something different to success, but money always wakes greed in people.

You should reconsider your definition of success and supplement it with more significant and valuable things, for example, a beloved and enjoyable career, the ability to surround yourself with your family and live freely where you want.

5. "The bright head and kind heart is a tremendous union"

Anyone who has a bright mind and a good heart has enough strength to change the world for the better.
Nelson Mandela got a combination of mind and soul, and he used it to achieve equality for his fellow citizens, regardless of his own interests.

6. “Having fulfilled obligations to fellow citizens and the country, a person can sleep peacefully”

Mandela felt he could relax when he paid the debt to people. This was his life priority, and he thought that without fulfilling his mission, he could not sleep peacefully.

Can you rest easy? Have you helped your fellow man?

7. “Everyone can rise above the circumstances and achieve success if he is dedicated and passionate about his work”

In the end, it is dedication and interest in what you do every day that determine whether you will succeed or not .

Anything is possible if you love your work and fully dedicate yourself to it. This statement is perfectly illustrated by the passion shown by Nelson Mandela, and the success he has achieved thanks to her.

8. "To be free, it is not enough to get rid of the shackles. For this you need to live, respecting and promoting the freedom of others. ”

The desire to help others is peculiar to people, at least most of us. Therefore, we should help others to be truly pleased with ourselves and our lives.

9. “Judge me not by my success, but by how many times I fell and rose again.”

People are often evaluated, relying solely on their success, because usually this is the only thing that sees the majority. But about all the falls and rises they do not know.

Behavior should be assessed, not the result.

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Translated by Vyacheslav Davidenko, founder of MBA Consult .