Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.
NELSON MANDELAFreedom can never be taken for granted.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
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Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark and grim, who try over and over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation and even defeat.
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We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
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As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
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A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.
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No problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence.
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No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.
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There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.
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Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.
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There is nothing more important in life than giving. Tolerance is forged when people look beyond their own desires.
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Where you stand depends on where you sit.
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You mustn’t compromise your principles, but you mustn’t humiliate the opposition. No one is more dangerous than one who is humiliated.
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As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.
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There is nothing more dangerous than a humiliated man.
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There is no future without forgiveness.
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