We owe our children β the most vulnerable citizens in any society β a life free from violence and fear.
Nelson MandelaRead
Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great, you can be that generation
Interpretation
What this quote means
A generation has the potential to achieve greatness and make a positive impact.
Nelson Mandela's quote emphasizes the responsibility of a generation to rise to the occasion and embrace its potential for greatness. It is a call to action, encouraging individuals to recognize their agency in effecting change and making a meaningful difference in the world, not just for themselves but for future generations as well.
Themes
GenerationGreatnessPotentialActionChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young leaders, this quote can inspire them to take initiative.
More from Nelson Mandela
All quotes βWhat freedom am I being offered while the organization of the people remains banned? Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.
Nelson MandelaRead
The past is a rich resource on which we can draw in order to make decisions for the future, but it does not dictate our choices. We should look back at the past and select what is good, and leave behind what is bad.
Nelson MandelaRead
We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to believe in the goodness of people.
Nelson MandelaRead
After one has been in prison, it is the small things that one appreciates: being able to take a walk whenever one wants, going into a shop and buying a newspaper, speaking or choosing to remain silent. The simple act of being able to control one's person.
Nelson MandelaRead
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 MandelaRead
Similar quotes
For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.
Leonardo Da VinciRead
In this world you've a soul for a compass_x000D_ _x000D_ And a heart for a pair of wings_x000D_ _x000D_ There's a star on the far horizon_x000D_ _x000D_ Rising bright in an azure sky_x000D_ _x000D_ For the rest of the time that you're given_x000D_ _x000D_ Why walk when you can fly?
Mary Chapin CarpenterRead
You are not your mother, your father, your history, or your cultural influences. You are uniquely and originally you. Be bold and daring and fearless and unconventional. Be willing to use your voice in service to your soul. Go on. Rock that damn boat. The wave you create might just change the world.
Cheryl RichardsonRead
Oh, things always get better. Tomorrow will always be better. Just think about it . . . is there any time in history in which you'd rather live than now?
Paul HarveyRead
We will surely get to our destination if we join hands.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.
Edward AbbeyRead