Quote By Nelson Mandela

It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.

Anti-apartheid Revolutionary, Former President of South Africa, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Born: July 18, 1918

Died: December 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid in South Africa, enduring 27 years in prison. He became the country's first black president in 1994 and a global symbol of peace and equality.

Explanation Of The Quote

Nelson Mandela emphasizes the importance of individual effort, creativity, and initiative in determining one's success and character. He suggests that personal achievements and qualities are shaped more by how one utilizes their resources and opportunities rather than the resources themselves.

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