“People tend to measure themselves by external accomplishments, but jail allows a person to focus on internal ones; such as honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, generosity and an absence of variety. You learn to look into yourself.”
Quote by Nelson Mandela
Author
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December 5, 2013. He was a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and was imprisoned for 27 years for his opposition to apartheid policies. Mandela dedicated himself to promoting democracy and equality in South Africa, becoming a symbol of anti-racism and peace worldwide. more
You May Also Like
“The cause of Communism is the greatest cause in the history of mankind!”
“Fiscally I'm very conservative ... others say that I'm socially moderate.”
“I'm a strong supporter of states' rights to do what they need.”
“We will not cut one penny from the safety net until we've cut every penny from corporate welfare.”