Nelson Mandela
was one of the most important figures in the 20th century. In his struggle to
free South Africa from apartheid, Mandela embodied the power of the human
spirit in overcoming systemic oppression, offering hope to millions around the
world who continue to strive for a more just and peaceful world. His
autobiography Long Walk To
Freedom is the best source for understanding his religious,
spiritual and humanist worldview, and most of the quotes in this overview come
from that text, unless otherwise stated.
