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'A good pen can also remind us of the happiest moments in our lives, bring noble ideas into our dens, our blood and our souls. It can turn tragedy into hope and victory.'

—FROM A LETTER TO ZINDZI MANDELA, DATED 10 FEBRUARY 1980

The first wholly accurate and authorised record of Nelson Mandela's most inspiring and historically important quotations.

Nelson Mandela by Himself is the complete and fully authorised book of quotations from one of the great leaders of our time. This definitive collection – gathered from privileged access to Mandela's vast personal archive of private papers, speeches, correspondence and audio recordings – features nearly 2000 quotations, over half of which have never before been published.

Categorised for easy reference, Nelson Mandela by Himself is the only authorised and fully authenticated collection of quotations by one of the world's most inspiring and admired individuals.