“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". ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This are some of the many inspiring quotes from Nelson Mandela. Former South African president and civil rights advocate, dedicated his life to fighting for equality—and ultimately helped topple South Africa's racist system of apartheid. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ His accomplishments are now celebrated each year on July 18, Nelson Mandela International Day! South Africa’s first black president, anti-Apartheid hero and Nobel laureate – known affectionately as Madiba and Tata– was born on 18 July and died in 2013, aged 95. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mandela showed heroism through his selfless and dedicated acts, by fighting to bring liberty and justice for his people, and risking his life for the equality of all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ He was jailed, and after 27 years in prison was freed in 1990 and negotiated with State President F. W. de Klerk the end of apartheid in South Africa, bringing peace to a racially divided country and leading the fight for human rights around the world. "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Old Maps Library, reprint of this colourful map of Southern Africa by By Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., 1880 . . . . #southafricamap #oldmaps #africamap #traveltheword #mapsofantiquity #mandeladay (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgKB40DouuX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
