纳尔逊·曼德拉语录.docx

I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for, and to see realised. But my Lord, if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
“我已经把我的一生奉献给了非洲人民的斗争,我为反对白人种族统治进行斗争,我也为反对黑人专制而斗争。我怀有一个建立民主和自由社会的美好理想,在这样的社会里,所有人都和睦相处,有着平等的机会。我希望为这一理想而活着,并去实现它。但如果需要的话,我也准备为它献出生命。”
——1964年,曼德拉被判终身监禁时的声明
Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. Universal suffrage on mon voters' role in a united democratic and non-racial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony.
我们通往自由之路是不可逆转的,我们不能让恐惧挡住道路,非种族化、团结民主的南非的普选权是和平及种族和谐的唯一途径。
——1990年2月11日,曼德拉出狱演讲
We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity--a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world.
我们立下誓约,要建立一个让所有南非人,不论是黑人还是白人,都可以昂首阔步的社会。他们心中不再有恐惧,他们可以肯定自己拥有不可剥夺的人类尊严——这是一个在的美好国度。
——1994年的曼德拉总统就职演说
“Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefo