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 MANDELAThere is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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Blaming things on the past does not make them better.
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The brave man is not the one who has no fears, he is the one who triumphs over his fears.
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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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One cannot be prepared for something while secretly believing it will not happen.
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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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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.
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Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.
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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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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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Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.
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We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success.
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I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
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Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
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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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After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
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