Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.
NELSON MANDELAFor 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.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
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There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
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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.
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The day I am afraid to do, that is the day I am no longer fit to lead.
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You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.
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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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Where you stand depends on where you sit.
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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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Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
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The time is always right to do right.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.
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Great anger and violence can never build a nation.
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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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Nothing is black or white.
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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.
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