"When those in power deny you of..." - Quote by Nelson Mandela

“One of the sad realities today is that very few people, especially young people, read books. Unless we can find imaginative ways of addressing this reality, future generations are in danger of losing their history.”

“Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.”

“If you don’t intend having a compromise, you don’t negotiate at all.”

“The awakening of the people of China to the possibilities under free government is the most significant, if not the most momentous, event of our generation.”

“If I were confined to a corner of a garret all my days, like a spider, the world would be just as large to me while I had my thoughts about me.”

“The creed of our democracy is that liberty is acquired and kept by men and women who are strong and self-reliant, and possessed of such wisdom as God gives mankind - men and women who are just, and understanding, and generous to others - men and women who are capable of disciplining themselves. For they are the rulers and they must rule themselves.”

“The only weapon we have is comedy.”

“Great power involves great responsibility”

“A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.”