It isn’t always easy to be courageous. Life throws so many things at us on any given day, that it can feel like a brave act just to leave the house.

Feeling courageous can be difficult, but finding ways to develop our courage doesn't have to be. Often, we just need a bit of inspiration.

One inspirational person to look up to is Nelson Mandela, one of the most courageous people in recent history. Nelson Mandela was actively involved in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement for 20 years, and after being incarcerated as a political prisoner for 27 years, he went on to become his country’s first black president as well as a lifelong human rights activist.

Today the world celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual event meant to encourage people around the world to give back the way that Mandela did during his lifetime.

In honour of Mandela Day and Nelson Mandela's unwavering courage, we’ve pulled together ten of the most inspiring quotes from Everyday Courage, a book filled with quotes, positive affirmations, and mindfulness techniques for every day of the year.

Let the wise words of these ten courageous individuals, including Nelson Mandela, inspire you to live your best, most courageous life — starting today.

 

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