Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela: Google celebrates with a 'famous quotes' Doodle

New Delhi, July 18: Google has honoured former South African President, anti-apartheid revolutionary and philanthropist Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday.

Born on July 18, 1918, Mandela became involved in anti-colonial politics and joined African National Congress (ANC) where he also served as the President from 1991-97.

Mandela, who was also a boxer in his younger days, first became a part of the ANC (African National Congress) and rose to prominence during the ANC's Defiance Campaign in 1952. He started his law practice in 1949, and was majorly involved in helping set free those members of the ANC convicted by the state.

Arrested and convicted for conspiracy to overthrow the state in 1962, he was sentence to life imprisonment and served 27 years of his life in prison until his release in 1990.

Honouring him on his 96th birthday, Google has outlined some of the best quotes of Madiba or Tata (Father of the Nation).

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

Google has honoured former South African President, anti-apartheid revolutionary and philanthropist Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday.

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

"People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite," written above in the sky.

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead," plastered on the wall.

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world."

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall," written alongside.

Nelson Mandela with a Doodle on the occasion of his 96th birthday

"No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion."

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