Nelson Mandela Quotes

Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.

It is simply a matter of treating each man, rich or poor, on his merits, and making him feel that at the White House, which is the Nation's property, all reputable citizens of the nation are sure of like treatment.

We must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man. We must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less.

Excellence is the best weapon against prejudice.

I am the inferior of any man whose rights I trample under foot. Men are not superior by reason of accidents of race or color. They are superior who have the best heart-the best brain.

We are all human beings and I believe that we all should have equal rights.

I'm not in favor of any discrimination of any form.

One child must never be set above another, even in casual conversation, not to mention in speeches that circle the globe.

I'm looking for the best person irregardless of political party, of race or religion, or color of their skin. Those things don't matter to me. I want someone who's qualified, who has a qualification to character and the integrity to do the things that have to be done to save this world.

Youths of all Religious Denominations shall and may be freely admitted to the Equal Advantages Emoluments & Honors of the College or University and shall Receive a like fair generous & equal Treatment.

I really believe in being egalitarian.

Maybe our work appeals to some people more than others. But the opportunities that I present to my colleagues are completely uninfluenced by gender, race, sexual orientation, or religion.

We do not have the right to discriminate against people.

I'm not fighting to be treated like a dude. I don't want to be treated like a man. I want to be treated as a talented stunt-person, or I want to be treated as an intelligent person.

I get treated like everyone else, and that's the way it should be.

Never exalt people because they're in your family; never exalt people because they're your color; never exalt people because they're your kinfolk. Exalt them because they're worthy.

I just believe in equality for all.

We must not discriminate between things. Where things are concerned there are no class distinctions. We must pick out what is good for us where we can find it.

Everybody has equal opportunity, and I think that is true for everything.

True equality means holding everyone accountable in the same way, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity - or political ideology.

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

I believe all men, all women, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic background, you deserve the same rights.

These men ask for just the same thing, fairness, and fairness only. This, so far as in my power, they, and all others, shall have.

I am not prejudiced in any way.

Society as a whole benefits immeasurably from a climate in which all persons, regardless of race or gender, may have the opportunity to earn respect, responsibility, advancement and remuneration based on ability.