Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.
NELSON MANDELAHonour 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.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.
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It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
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Freedom can never be taken for granted.
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When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
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Fools multiply when wise men are silent.
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I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty.
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Racism is a blight on the human conscience.
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
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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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Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.
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Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
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As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.
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Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.
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It always seems impossible until it’s done.
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It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education.
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If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important – and you do that by being genuine and humble.
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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.
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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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You can start changing our world for the better daily, no matter how small the action.
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Disabled children are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
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May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
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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.
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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 power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.
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A leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.
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