Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Nelson Mandela Quote “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, imprisoned for 27 years, President of South Africa (1994-1999)Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson MandelaRatings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Nelson Mandela quote is found in these categories: About Nelson Mandela Bio of Nelson Mandela Quotations by Nelson Mandela Books by/about Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela videos Nelson Mandela on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Nelson Mandela