NELSON MANDELA

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary as well as a politician and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to1999. Before becoming president , Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison then led his country democracy becoming the first African American president. 

 

Mandela passed at home on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95 ."Our nation has lost its greatest son," said South African President Jacob Zuma. Mandela was a huge inspiration to people. President Obama said his first political action was an anti-apartheid protest inspired by Mandela, who "achieved more than could be expected of any man."

 

"After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”      

This quote is very inspiring to me. Meaning that no matter how many hardships you go through more Is going to come along; Life has endless obstacles.