Nelson Mandela was a great leader of South Africa and a prominent member of the African National Congress. He is considered a symbol of the struggle against racial discrimination and apartheid in South Africa. His life and work have been a source of inspiration not only for South Africa, but for the entire world. Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in Mwezo, a small village in South Africa. His real name was “Rolihlahla Mandela”, and the name ‘Nelson’ was given to him by a teacher at school. He belonged to the Tembu tribe and came from a traditional king’s family.
Mandela received his education at universities in South Africa, and he studied law in Johannesburg. He later became a lawyer and started his own practice in Johannesburg. In 1948, apartheid policy was implemented in South Africa, in which there was discrimination between white and black people. Mandela raised his voice against apartheid and started the struggle against it by joining the African National Congress (ANC). He participated in peaceful protests and civil disobedience movements, but later when peaceful protests had no effect, he supported armed struggle. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 on charges of ‘treason’ and ‘armed struggle’. He remained in jail for a total of 27 years. This time was the most difficult period of his life, but he did not give up and continued his struggle. Apartheid in South Africa ended in 1990, and Mandela was released from prison. The first anti-apartheid elections were held in 1994, in which Mandela won and became the first black President of South Africa. His thoughts are a source of inspiration for the youth even today. In such a situation, read here the precious, inspiring thoughts of Nelson Mandela in Hindi.
1. Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
2. When a person is deprived of the right to live the life he believes in, he has no option but to become a criminal.
3. I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the victory over it. A brave man is not one who does not feel fear, but one who overcomes fear.
4. A good mind and a good heart are always a tremendous combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, you have something very special.
5. It always seems impossible until it’s done.
6. No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, his background or his religion. People are taught to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can also be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than the reverse.
6.With determination, stubbornness and faith we can fulfill all our dreams.
7.This is not the time to step back. Now is the time to carry on what we started.
8. Difficulties break some people and also make others stronger. No ax is sharp enough to break the spirit of one who makes persistent efforts.
9.As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
10. Money does not bring success. Freedom to earn money leads to success.
