15 Inspirational Quotes That Prove Nelson Mandela Was a Devoted Fighter of Gender Equality

Born #onThisDay, 18 July 1918, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, philanthropist, Nobel Prize winner and the first President of South Africa elected in a democratic election.

He enjoyed a lot of respect within South Africa and was described as the “Father of the Nation’".

By those who admired him, he was often referred to Madiba - Xhosa clan name, the highest form of respect.

As an uncompromising fighter of all forms of discriminations and promoter of gender equality, he was widely regarded as an icon of democracy and social justice.

His words which remain evergreen has inspired new generations all over the world.

On #MandelaDay we have detached 15 most inspirational Nelson Mandela’s quotes that prove he was a devoted fighter of gender equality:

1."As long as women are bound by poverty and as long as they are looked down upon, human rights will lack substance."

2."Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste, or any other social markers of difference."

3."As a tribute to the legions of women who navigated the path of fighting for justice before us, we ought to imprint in the supreme law of the land, firm principles upholding the rights of women.The women themselves and the whole of society must make this a prime responsibility."

4." The women were courageous, persistent, enthusiastic, indefatigable and their protest against passes set a standard for an anti-government protest that was never equaled."

5."Freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression."

6."I've never regarded women as, in any way, less competent than men."

7."I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."

8."A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of."

9."I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles."

10."A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

11."Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will."

12."Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."

13." Difficulties break some men but make others. No ax is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end."