How do you cite Nelson Mandela quotes?

Citation Data

  1. MLA. Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013. Nelson Mandela : the Struggle Is My Life : His Speeches and Writings Brought Together with Historical Documents and Accounts of Mandela in Prison by Fellow-Prisoners.
  2. APA. Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013. ( 1990).
  3. Chicago. Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013.

What is Mandela’s famous quote?

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” “It always seems impossible, until it is done.” “Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.” “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived.

What is the last word of Nelson Mandela?

He spoke for some three hours before he concluded with the often-quoted “I am prepared to die”. While delivering the last line of the speech Mandela looked the judge, Quartus de Wet, directly in the eye, the last eye contact between the two during the trial.

What were Mandela views on freedom?

As the newly elected president, Mandela had a vision for South Africa and recognized that no one could experience freedom unless everyone was free. He connected with the dismantled apartheid to create positive change, while setting an example of forgiveness and reconciliation.

How do you cite long walk to freedom?

MLA (7th ed.) Mandela, Nelson. Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela. Boston: Back Bay Books, 1995. Print.

Did Nelson Mandela speak English?

Nelson Mandela spoke Xhosa and English. Xhosa is an African language and is spoken by millions of people.

What was the vision of Nelson Mandela for the future of South Africa?

Nelson Mandela had high hopes for the future of South Africa. He pledged to liberate all South Africans from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination. He also stressed that the beautiful land of South Africa would never ever experience racial discrimination again.

Why did Nelson Mandela feel not free?

Answer: Mandela does not feel the oppressor is free because he thinks an oppressor is a prisoner of hate, trapped behind bars of oppression and narrowness. He thinks they are deprived of their dignity by both the oppressor and the oppressed.

Who was the publisher of Long Walk to Freedom?

Little, Brown
Long Walk to Freedom

First edition
Author Nelson Mandela
Subject Autobiography
Publisher Little, Brown
Publication date 1994